This week, I was introduced to the existence of a site filled with works of fellow ds106ers that inspired people to keep on creating art. I enjoyed the concept, and have to give kudos to whoever created the site. It’s a great way to share our favorites, and bring some recognition to the artist. That being said, I added three submissions of my own, each one including a work from a classmate this semester that inspired me. I tried to choose them from different categories.
Jesus Walks/MLK mashup: This work, created by Digital Barrage, is one of my favorite audio submissions from this semester. I always get happy when it plays on my soundcloud playlist. I was skeptical at first when I read the description, but my initial opinions were shattered when I heard it. The speech was even edited to flow with the rhythm of the song. As someone who is awful at remixing music, this mashup inspires me to keep on improving.
Adventure Doodle: This wasn’t an assignment exactly, but a daily create done by The Awesome Blog. Nevertheless, for something so simple, I love this work. It takes a small idea, and fills it with tons of potential. No words or description is needed, the picture itself tells the story, and the details are left to the viewer to fill in with their own imagination. As a fan of minimalism, this takes the cake! This work inspires me by reminding me that sometimes, less is more.
Jessica’s Designblitz: When I looked at the various designblitz assignments, most incorporate elements such as color, shape, and form utilized by professional artists or designers. But Jessica’s designblitz focused more on the everyday objects around us, and how they have elements of design on their own. She also points out how many of her choices blend form with function. These things are so ordinary that most of us, myself included, probably overlooked them. But they’re just as necessary to the overall object.This also appeases my love for minimalism as well. This work inspires me to sometimes look in unexpected places for art and aesthetics.
