On/off experiment (2022-01-23)

Instructions☝

Post 1

While having been with your computer/digital devices for a while, decide to leave them and turn them off. Find artful ways to exit “technology.” Document your experience on your blog (1-2 paragraphs).

Post 2

Create a creative/artistic response (of your choosing) based on this experience and bring the outcome to our next class so we can share. Add a description as needed.

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As an avid enthusiast for photography and writing, I always have a zest for demonstrating beauties around corners of the society through my camera lens and with my art appreciative characteristic. This passion motivated me to escape the "technology" for a long while. I am dedicate to become a fashion communication and photography; I would like to record my life through camera lens. During this weekend, I went to Philly and took some photos of winter days (use camera).

Due to the shortage of my crafting materials, I used my previous work to show what is the rubber stamp. I was instantly attracted to rubber stamps when I first saw this folk art in high school. I started to craft my favorite cartoon figures on carving blocks, which turned out to be different from making aircraft models and sewing. Engraving rubber stamps requires high concentration for hours since any mistakes will destroy the carving block. In order to hone my skills, I would watch the teaching videos online at night and attempted to engrave on some scraps to practice. This is the photo of one of my rubber stamps, which has instilled patience and focus in me.