Axiom Gallery

I showed up late for the gallery so I didn't have time to look around beforehand. But while our guide was presenting the artistic technology, my eyes couldn't help but wander into the corner of the room where an antique looking clockwork mechanism spun. I found myself drastically zoning in to this piece. Even when I wasn't looking at it, I was thought drawn to suspended chains. Maybe it was because I am mechanical. Taking a closer look invoked a much more powerful feeling within. I put my chin into the slot and my face melted. I saw myself a thousand times, each look ripping another layer of skin off. It was only for a brief moment but scary enough to back up startled. I examined the hardware. Equally impressive as the inside, I had to take another look. I noticed the chains moving up and down on the outside, but only down on the inside. This to me was the heart of the piece. It gave the contemplative feel most would recognize. The cams were beautifully designed recurring oval shaped speeding up and slowing down the thoughts of the viewer. The wood was finely polished, the lights were eye opening, the electric motor even added to the rhythmic neutrality and reflection. Overall, absolutely genious. I would display this piece in my room and use it whenever I need to find my self. Thanks to Chris Fitch and "Falling" for making my day.

First Class

Hello Everyone my name is Brent and its good to be a part of Art and Technology. I was originally placed in Art of Poetry and Film/Lit, and I am very glad I came across this class by chance. I think our teacher is quite a charm. The content of the class is what I have been researching all through Wentworth and it just so happens to be covered in a 2 hour period. How ironic.

Although I am not really sure what I am supossed to be talking about, I will share some thoughts on the story we analyzed by Hawthorne on Tues. The man in the story reminded me in great depth of myself. I have been obssesed with perfection for a long time now. Iv'e only recently realized that perfection can never be attained because if you could attain it, you would be the creator. Recent disputes with my ex-girlfriend over the topic were disastrous. The man killed his wife in the same way I killed our relationship.. trying to perfect her lifestyle to become perfectly compatible with his own instead of cherishing her greatest attributes. Having an engineering mind, I would like to incorporate the theory of entropy which says that disorder is among us, its unstoppable, and will continue to make our lives hell. However, if you feel as if this disorder is taking control, it already has. To live with it, and still be happy because all things are beautiful, is the greatest challenge of humanity.