Savannah Crawford Blog Post #3

Blog Post #3- Image

                To begin with, there are farm animals on the right side of the photo, a house cat on the left and a man in the middle. The farm animals include a horse, a cow, a donkey, a pig, a sheep, ducks, chicks, roosters, and a turkey.  The animals aren’t separated by anything physical. A few things to point is how pink and serene the sky looks in the background. The animals don’t look out of the ordinary. There is blood on the farmer’s apron and he is holding a knife. Possibly unintentionally, the farmer points the knife towards the direction of the farm animals. The farm animals are secluded halfway in the barn while the cat is in the more open yard. The animals are in descending order according to their size.

                The cat is very sheltered and loved considering the farmer put a bib on the cat as if it were human. He also provides a food bowl for the cat, which seems normal, but consider what the farm animals eat out of. The farmer also shows the cat affection by rubbing its head. The knife pointing towards the farm animals could symbolize their lack of importance to the farmer. The blood on his apron must’ve came from an animal and analyzing the way he treats the cat; it was a farm animal’s blood. Since the farm animals seem to be glaring at the farmer and cat, they appear to be jealous of the affection and special treatment the cat receives. If you take the knife and bloody apron out of this image, the perspective on the farm animals would change. This image introduces some norm where people categorize animals often kept as pets separate from “wild” animals. In reality, both are animals and have similar intentions. The farmer should show more appreciation towards the farm animals since they could be providing labor and food for him. The cat could only provide attention or entertainment. 

Jimmy's 3rd post

    Why the sad face? Shark species across the globe are currently threatened by a number of problems, including shark fin demand, accidental capture, and illegal fishing. Even though these creatures are apex predators in the sea, humans have become the biggest threat to their existence. In order to keep sharks swimming in our oceans, we are addressing the dangers against them by campaigning for legislative action and educating people of all ages on why they are important to our planet. 

   Sharks have been caught and utilized for a very long time, but their meat was regarded as low value and the demand were too small to substantially impact the populations. The shark fishing industry underwent several booms in the early 20^th century, for example in the 40s and 50s when the demand for shark liver oil exploded. The oil vontaining high amounts of vitamin A was used as a food supplement. Besides the liver oil, their cartilage is marketed as a health supplement and was long believed to help cure cancer. People thought and still think sharks cannot sicken on cancer, A myth which nowadays has been proven wrong with common sighting of sharks with tumors. Furthermore, shark skin can be used to produce leather and teeth as well as jaws have an ornamental value all around the world.

   We think that sharks are scary, but they might think in the same way to us.

Jalen Brewer Post #3

“Black Lives Matter is a unique contribution that goes beyond extrajudicial killings of Black people by police and vigilantes”

I have hand-picked this image because I can personally relate to it. The image shortly gives the public a view of what it is like to be a young person of color in America.  Unfortunately, many young black men and women have had experiences with higher authority, and lately, the result seems to be the same no matter the dilemma.  Upon looking at this image for the first time, I immediately noticed the fear in the young man’s eyes, his hand gesture, and the police officers in the background. 

            First, this picture was taken at a peaceful protest in Ferguson, Missouri.  Obviously, the young boy is a black man fearful for his future.  After analyzing the image, I can conclude that he has come to terms with being African American and all of the baggage that comes along with it.  His facial expression signifies his true feelings toward the highest authority: frustration and manipulation.  Although he realizes what it is like, the young man still remains optimistic and hopeful, not just for himself, but for all young men and women of color and that is evident as he is seen praying.  I think this is a perfect representation of our society and how younger generations are maturing and aging into a tough world.  

            Finally, the police officers in the background are noticeable.  They are pictured wearing body armor in the event that is something is to happen.  Even farther back, police vehicles and their sirens are going off.  Generally speaking, blue and red lights continuously flashing is very intimidating to many people because it seems like somebody will soon be apprehended.  Even though this was a peaceful protest, the police still felt the need to make their presence felt.  In fact, the policemen all look tough and ready for war.  The officer to the left of the young man’s shoulder is holding a baton while glaring at protestors with a threatening facial expression.  This stunning image successfully portrays the fight that many African American’s have to endure with the officers of the law.

Blog Post #3

I have chosen this picture because it comes off as very intriguing and meaningful to me. As I analyzed the picture, I realized that it mocks the creation of the universe. From a religious point of view, the world was created by God; He is known to have created the heavens and the earth. He is the beginning of all things in existence. I think that this picture is a tribute to this idea based on the set up and arrangements the artists included. While analyzing this picture, the first thing I noticed was the young girl playing the flute while dressed in fancy attire. I also noticed that as the young girl plays the flute, she is producing different sceneries such as space, the sea, land, and all that is relatable to each.

At first glance, this picture seems overwhelming but the more I ponder upon the picture I feel a sense of peace. The color scheme of the picture gradually changes from left to right. The picture changes from a darker color scheme in outer space and the ocean to a bright and colorful color scheme on land. Now, human interaction with earth is depicted on both the sea and land. However, the only people that appear are women. The picture containing nothing but women helps give off a sense of peace. Butterflies, which are generally symbols of peace, aid to the idea of peace in the picture. The flowers have castles that appear to be growing from within the flower which signifies the act of development in community. This picture is showing unity with incorporating all aspects of the universe in one picture.

Yanxi Wang Post #3

This is Grace, a five years old girl who lives with the neurological disease what is autism, and communication difficulties are part of the characteristics of this disease. Her parents in order to treatment of her disease, they introduced colors and brushes into her life. Just because of this, Grace’s parents discovered her enormous talents.

Look at the above photo, grace uses colors and brushes to paint her inward world. She was concentrating on painting. Whenever her painting, she always wears a smile on her face. I think this is the best thing to express what she thought and she very enjoyed doing this thing. She can good use colors. She understands the way they mix together and interact with one another on paper and it shows in her artwork. The painting is dynamic and vivid, but yet incredibly sweet and brimming with innocence like herself. She like wears colorful clothes when she makes an artwork. It makes her like fuse together with the work. The cat is her favorite friend. It always keeps Grace company when her doing her work. This cat witnesses each piece of work completed. The furniture is all wears the different colors. It seems like Grace’s life become more and more colorful and varied postures.

Through painting, she has begun to overcome the restrictions of autism. She’s now able to play with her parents and she now beginning to speak with someone else. Painting is changed her life completely. Les see more about her works.

Los Intocables (Philip Baglio post 3)

"Los Intocables" or translated to English as “The Untouchables” was a controversial photography project that was originally released in mid-2013.  The collaboration between Erik Ravelo and Daniel Ferreira contained a total of seven images that depicted young children being “crucified” on the backs of adults who infringe their rights in different ways. The idea is to represent how children around the world become victim to tragedies like: organ trafficking, radiation, obesity, sexual abuse, war, and school shootings.
A common motif that occurs in all the pictures, is the blurring of the children’s faces which some individuals speculated was to protect the privacy of the young models; however, I see it as a symbol of lost identity these kids face when being exploited. Four of the seven images also display the children in only their underwear representing how they have been stripped bare both physically and mentally This, in turn enhances the idea of their vulnerability and shows a greater resemblance to the crucifixion of Christ. Some of the images also contain props such as: guns, bullets, and a cooler which help further emphasize the issue being addressed. It is also worth noting that these children are crucified on the backs of these adults which embodies the idea that they will later be completely disregarded by their violators. It also gives a criminal aspect to the adults’ portrayal. Ravelo revealed with his publication that the main focus of his project was that “the right to childhood should be untouchable" and his execution is both powerful and heartbreaking.