Aesthetic Explorations 2016 – Aesthetics of Design

Aesthetic Exploration, ‘Conjunction’

February 18, 2020

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, zw 2020

Aesthetic of Conjunction Benjamin Chang When looking for inspiration regarding aesthetics, I searched for artists I enjoy. Olafur Eliasson is such an artist that I find great inspiration from. Eliasson specializes in creating works of art that engage with the audience via a sense of space and feeling. Eliasson Exhibitions yield marvelous and mysterious works…

Newspaper Article of Hepburn's Inspirational Quotes

Aesthetics of Design: Audrey Hepburn

January 22, 2020

Hailee Pritchard

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Aesthetic Explorations 2020, Student Work, zw 2020

Audrey Hepburn The most important things is to enjoy your life – to be happy – it’s all that matters. “ Audrey Hepburn is an icon for numerous reasons, including her dance career, fashion legacy and acting roles, but furthermore for her encouragement of love and beauty. She is known for her personal aesthetic, and…

Aesthetic Explorations: Exploring Apple Wallpapers

January 22, 2020

Austin Maes

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Aesthetic Explorations 2020, Student Work

Apple introduced changeable wallpaper beginning with system 7 for Mac OS, which was released in 1991, almost 30 years ago. Although the early versions of these wallpapers were very choppy and not aesthetically pleasing, they were unique and changeable, and they laid the framework for where the default wallpapers are now. Mac OS System 7…

Aesthetic Exploration: Crust Punk

January 22, 2020

Miles Radakovitz

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Aesthetic Explorations 2020

Crust punk is a sub-genre of punk music made with acoustic instruments including but not limited to guitar, banjo, mandolin, washboard, washtub bass, or whatever else you could realistically transport easily while being homeless. Crust punk generally relies on the idea of complete rejection and disillusion with modern opulence and rebellion against traditional values. The…

Exploring Gears and Bolts/Steampunk Aesthetics

January 20, 2020

Joseph Knapp

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Aesthetic Explorations 2020, Student Work

For my upcycling project, I am exploring the steampunk/mechanical aesthetic. I have seen a couple examples of this online where sculptures are made out of scrape gears and parts. I am looking to do the same thing from bicycle scrapes I attained from old bikes that I have owned as well as scrape parts found…

Inspirations: Lazy Susan and Kitchen Space

February 24, 2016

Alex Peters

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

As a college student, I have slowly begun to understand how important the kitchen is over the years. When searching for apartments, the kitchen size tends to be a large factor. I have been lucky enough to have a nice kitchen, but even then size is an issue. 1 of my cabinets is mainly filled with…

Street Photography

January 23, 2016

Elizabeth Whitman

Aesthetic Explorations 2016

Street photography emerged with the advent of portable cameras. Street photography captures daily life, human interactions, and candid moments. Capturing pictures as a street photographer involves observing and reacting to the environment around you. There is no simple, precise definition of what qualifies an image as street photography. However, there are several acclaimed street photographers…

Chinese Warring States Period Lacquerware Design

January 21, 2016

Shen Shu

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

china, lacquerware, warring states period

The Warring States period is a very early period of Chinese history. It started around 475BC and ends at around 247BC. This period is the 1st booming time of the Chinese lacquerware design and production due to changes of people’s sense of aesthetics and improvements of the lacquerware making skills. Lacquerwares are are objects decoratively…

Modern Design

January 20, 2016

Gardner Nichols

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Gardner Nichols

I am a big fan of modern design when it comes to furniture and houses. I especially like the aesthetic that focuses more on mixing nature and organic shapes with highly contrasting forms and materials. Modern interior design also tends to have high contrast in color schemes. Although a lot of modern interior design also…

Aesthetics of Chinese Qipao(cheongsam)

January 20, 2016

Yusen Ji

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

In my opinion, the Chinese Qipao is not only a traditional dress for women, but also genuinely a piece of art. It is featured by stand collar, right side opening, fitting waist and slip bottom, which can fully set off the beauty of the female shape. It is usually made of excellent materials like silk, silk brocade, satin,…

The Aesthetic of Wes Anderson

January 20, 2016

Daniel Rankin

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

film, wes anderson

I love Wes Anderson films. Primarily, I love his aesthetic- regardless of which film you’re watching, you can always recognize his distinct style. Specific elements that I think underscore this. First, his shot and scene composition are super-intentional. Visual symmetry and balance are huge elements of each shot he constructs. This video from Vimeo user…

Aesthetics of Incredibly Small Things

January 20, 2016

Rena Yang

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Bigger is better? Not for this spectacle of art. This aesthetic focuses on the art form of regular everyday things in an irregular size – specifically, incredibly small. These tiny replicas, despite being tiny, manage to draw in more attention than it they do at their regular size. For example, yesterday’s lunch? Already forgot. But take…

Post Apocalypse Survivor

January 20, 2016

Brandon Boiko

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

The aesthetics of the post apocalypse survivor may differ depending on the situation that the survivor finds themselves in. That being said there are many common elements among all forms of the theme. The genre of disaster films has been popular throughout much of the 20th century and has continued to be popular into the 21st…

Aesthetics of ATVs

January 20, 2016

Jacob Mccormick

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

When I hear the word ATV, short for all terrain vehicle, I automatically think four wheeler because those are the ATVs I grew up with and are the most common incarnation of the ATV. However, ATVs were originally invented as three wheelers, with the first ATV from a major manufacturer, Honda, shown below. This is…

Telefoni Bianchi (Italian ‘White Telephone’ Films of the 1930’s)

January 20, 2016

Meridith Richter

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

1930's, aesthetics, hollywood, italy, mussolini, telefoni bianchi, white telephone films

In the 1930’s, a white telephone was a luxury item and a symbol of opulence. This visual status symbol indicated great wealth and represents an era of Italian filmmaking focused on the glamorous lives of those who could afford such an ostentatious technology1. The aesthetic of these films revolved around lush settings and grand, splendid worlds in…

Retro Ski

January 20, 2016

Sophia Glik

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Retro Ski Though this old school style on the ski slopes began in the 1930s and 40s, it peaked in the mid 60s though the 70s. The retro style includes both a mentality as well as a physical rad getup. style of advertising Old School http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/throwback-thursday-radical-freestyle The one-piece snowsuit is more than just…

The Evolving Nerd Culture

January 20, 2016

Student Test

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

The Nerd (adjective: nerdy), is a descriptive word to identify a person who is overly intelligent, obsessive, and/or lacking social skills. Typically this individual may spend outrageous amount of time on obscure, unpopular, non-mainstream activities or culture. Also, generally speaking the topics usually have a highly technical theme or relating to fantasy and fiction. A…

Aesthetics of Rickenbacker Guitars

January 20, 2016

Ethan Gehring

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

50's, Guitar, Music

Rickenbacker guitars and basses have an iconic style that is straight out of the 1950’s. Since their creation these guitars have been played by some of the biggest artists such as The Beatles, The Who, The Eagles, Rush, Yes, and many more. In addition to the identifiable visual aesthetic, Rickenbacker guitars have a very distinct…

Simplify It

January 20, 2016

Katie Hortik

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

movieposters

A movie poster is is meant to draw the eye, tell a story, and encourage movie goers to spend the movie on their film. They are the combination of commercial purpose and artistic expression. Movie posters began in the late 1800s as paintings, usually of a scene from the movie, with a small block that…

Aesthetics of Surrealism

January 20, 2016

David Holliman

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

surrealism, surrealist

Perhaps most notable by the works of Salvador Dali, surrealism is a cultural movement popularized in Paris during the early 1920s. Surrealism developed mostly from the Dada movement, and was firmly established by André Breton with his writing, Surrealist Manifesto. In this work, Breton described surrealism as “pure psychic automatism”. This phrase captures the freedom…

Cowboy Up!

January 20, 2016

Jeffrey Gay

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Growing up in Steamboat, I was surrounded by two main themes, Skiing and ranching. This meant that dressing up in our school meant either a suit or something similar to this: Formal Cowboy Wear (source: http://www.blacktieguide.com/blog/2013/12/18/the-western-tuxedo/) This country western/Cowboy aesthetic has been around for a long time dating back to the 19th century in northern Mexico.…

Pixel Art

January 20, 2016

Joseph Graff

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Pixelrama of Tokyo by eBoy An aesthetic with which I have had interest in for a while is Pixel Art. Popularized during the 1980s and 90s in video games, the aesthetic has been revived in recent years due, in part, to the nostalgia each tiny square carries with it. The idea behind pixel art is…

Aesthetics of the Log Cabin

January 20, 2016

Mathew Tabor

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

The log cabin aesthetic brings a certain type of homey-ness to a structure. Its a fairly engrained imagine in our heads at this point: the minimalist but cozy interior, dim lighting, warm atmosphere. http://www.everything-log-homes.com/images/log-home-interiors.jpg It’d be hard to date the origin of this aesthetic, but it is an old one. Back in the day (way back),…

WPA Posters

January 20, 2016

Daniel Moody

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Aesthetic Explorations, Poster Art, Screen Printing, Serigraphy, WPA

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b48847 Art to spread awareness for syphilis? During the depression in the 1930’s, jobs were hard to come by for most everybody in the United Sates. Artists especially felt the squeeze as Americans worried more about putting food on the table than supporting the arts. As part of the New Deal, the Works Progress Administration (WPA)…

Modern Aesthetics of Coffee

January 20, 2016

Student Test

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

For many people, drinking their morning coffee is a ritual needed to kick start the day. Coffee was popularized across Europe in the 17th century, which quickly launched Brazil into becoming the worlds largest bean producer [1]. Today, the average US citizen consumes 7.5lb of beans annually [2]. Recently, coffee has experienced a craft revolution that has popularized micro-roasteries, local coffee shops, espresso drinks,…

Minimalism

January 20, 2016

Kenzy O'neill

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

minimalism

Minimalism began in the 1960’s to early 1970’s as a contrasting aesthetic compared to Abstract expressionism. The primary element of Minimalism is the reduction of features to achieve the most simple design or image. Minimalism is seen in many different mediums ranging from paintings to architecture to apparel. Some people even live their lives as…

Art Deco

January 20, 2016

Nick Ortiz

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Early in the 20th century, the Art Deco visual aesthetic was highly influential in fine art, industrial design and architecture. Art Deco is one of my favorite aesthetics because it radiates an optimism about the future. It alludes to the possibilities of human industry with stately figures and clean symmetric lines. I was reminded of the…

Wine Bottles

January 20, 2016

Nicholas Flood

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

bottles, glass, history, storage, wine

http://www.storageltd.com/blog/how-to-store-wine-bottle-of-different-sizes Most people can recognize a wine bottle when they see one. Despite the wide variety of bottle shapes and sizes, there are three styles that are the most common: the Bordeaux, the Burgundy, and the Mosel/Alsace. These bottle styles appeared due to significant advances in glass making in the early 1800s, which allowed for thicker…

The Aesthetics of Kaiju

January 20, 2016

Jakob Oreskovich

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

costume, film, foley, Kaiju, movie, movies, sound

Kaiju, translated from Japanese as “strange beast” , is a film genre centered around giant monsters attacking Japanese metropolises. The film credited as the first in the genre is also the most recognizable name: Godzilla. Directed in 1954 by Ishiro Honda, Godzilla spawned a genre of monster films which gave rise to famous monsters such as…

Skater Shoes

January 19, 2016

Ben Yorkey

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Shoes are an essential part of anyone’s wardrobe in that they protect the wearer’s feet, can be used for various levels of activity, and can show the personal style of the wearer to others. A shoe that I have found to be my favorite all around type of shoe for casual wear are skater shoes, and…

Beer, Booze, and the Beauty of Industrial Architecture

January 19, 2016

Roshan Misra

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Many breweries like to keep things simple, doing minimal work to get the brewery looking nice. Taking advantage of the industrial “warehousey” feel of the buildings which house many breweries is crucial for many breweries. By using and accentuating exposed concrete, brick, piping, and dark muted colors, breweries can create a very modern and welcoming…

Japanese Dekotora Trucks

January 19, 2016

Dennis Can

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

http://www.tofugu.com/2012/01/12/dekotora-dekochari/ Dekotora or “decoration trucks” emerged when the Japanese series “Truck Guys” came out in 1975 [1]. The plot of the story involves two men who travel across Japan in their decorated trucks, basically fighting crime and protecting people and being portrayed as heroes. [1] http://www.tofugu.com/2012/01/12/dekotora-dekochari/ http://blog.livedoor.jp/iketerutruck/ Since the series came out, hobbyists and truck drivers…

Apple Design Aesthetic

January 19, 2016

Brendan Warren

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

aesthetic, aluminum, apple, modern, sleek

Under the sometimes manic guidance from Steve Jobs, Apple product designers were able to redefine the tech industry with a sleek aesthetic that has now become the norm within the industry. The aesthetic is characterized by clean lines with the absence of clutter and, more recently, with an outer shell of aluminum. The original inspiration…

Molecular Gastronomy

January 19, 2016

Samantha Maierhofer

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/molecular-gastronomy.htm Molecular gastronomy is defined as a type of food science that utilizes physical and chemical transformations of ingredients to create meals and drinks that are shown in a new light. While the art form first started out as a food science, it has slowly grown into an aesthetic in design as the focused…

Flat Design

January 19, 2016

Kevin Martin

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Google’s Material Design Guidelines (Google.com) The “Flat” or “Material Design” aesthetic is gaining popularity across multiple different mediums- from digital design to print, to cars, and even fashion. Making a first appearance in 1950s and 1960s magazines and tabloids, the flat aesthetic has continued to gain popularity. After a modern culture boom in skeuomorphism (think fake wood-texture paneling…

Aesthetics of Smartphones

January 19, 2016

Brendan Lee

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Smartphones have become ingrained in many peoples’ lives as an essential device. A device that can handle nearly all the productivity in your life is very convenient. Because of the rapid advancement of technology these days, all aspects of smartphones including their aesthetics have evolved over time. They started out as slow, clunky bricks and…

Drone Surf Footage

January 19, 2016

Christopher Coffman

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

The past few years have seen a sharp increase in the scope of what drones can capture on camera, as well as the environments in which they capture this footage. Ever since my childhood, I have been a huge fan of surf films, ranging from The Endless Summer in 1966 to the recently released View From a Blue…

Progression of Freestyle Snowboarding

January 19, 2016

Derek Sikora

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Freestyle snowboarding has exponentially gaining viewers over the past decade. One of the most notable events in this extreme sport is the Winter X Games. Within the X Games there are multiple snowboarding events however, Big Air takes the crown. The worlds greatest snowboarders get together and put on the show of a lifetime sending their…

Androgynous

January 19, 2016

Andre

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

aesthetics, clothing, interesting, Outsider art, style

http://setuptheupset.com/blogs/uncvrd/25735364-10-androgynous-moments-that-changed-fashion-forever Androgyny was identified first by plato as a combination of the two sexes. His myth tell the story of three sexes; male, female, and male-female respectively from the sun, earth, and the moon. The synthesis of the two sexes gives the male and female characteristics of style, music, expression, sexual experience, and appearance in…

Ski Town Aesthetic

January 19, 2016

Chip Bollendonk

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

alpine, architecture, austria, chalet, ski town, vail

After spending the weekend skiing at Vail (a rare and lucky treat), I’ve been thinking about the quintessential “ski town” aesthetic that the town has established. From your first turn off of I-70, you know that you’re in a special kind of mountain town, one that certainly emphasizes aesthetics and experience over economy or accessibility. In addition to the world-class…

Surf Inspired Snowboards

January 19, 2016

Chad Alvarez

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

As a California Native growing up with access to both the coast and the mountains, I was drawn to thrills of surfing and snowboarding. In recent years, the two sports have collided and are bringing inspiration to each other. After living in Colorado these last few years, I have noticed how the surfing industry has…

Modern Rustic Design

January 19, 2016

Ashley Zimmerer

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

angles, brick, combination, contemporary, cozy, fire, fireplace, interesting, metal, modern, modern rustic, rough, rustic, simple, warm, wood, wool

The Modern Rustic aesthetic is my all-time favorite design style. Its warm, natural and inviting, yet also clean and simple. Also know as ‘rustic modern’, this design style became recognized at some point in the 20th century. The earliest book I could find describing this aesthetic was written in 2000 by Ali Hanan: “Modern Rustic: Natural Ideas…

Martial Arts

January 19, 2016

Shawn Sprinkle

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Simplified down, martial arts are systems of training for combat, each with a unique philosophy on fighting. Some martial arts like Tai Chi focus on inner development and health while some like Muay Thai focus on tournament style fighting. Whether a student is training for self-defense, competition, fitness, entertainment, or for spiritual development, all styles…

Rat Rods

January 19, 2016

Laura Bonney

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

If you are familiar with rat rods the term may conjure images of Mad Max and the over-the-top rust-buckets that sped through the desert in the never-ending chase scene that comprised the entire movie. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) Entertainment Weekly To many, they are cosmetically and mechanically cobbled together machines from repurposed parts used…

Cafe Racers

January 19, 2016

Ryan Yankowsky

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Cafe Racer, Modified, Motorcycle

1969 Norton Commando Cafe Racer Born in the UK during the 1960’s the Cafe Racer was the answer for British petrol heads, these stripped down and heavily modified bikes were built to race from cafe to cafe at speeds near or in excess of 100 mph. Originally British bikes from Triumph and Norton were favorites…

Danish Design in the mid-1900s

January 19, 2016

Peter Brunsgaard

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Aesthetics Exploration, Danish, Denmark

Denmark has played a large role in the development of Scandinavian design focusing mostly on the simplicity and functionality of their designs. With widespread globalization, Danish influence can be seen in Ikea products, kitchen wares, audio, lighting, furniture, and even in the Sydney Opera House. The largest surge in modern Danish design came post World…

“Dia De Los Muertos” [Day of the Dead]

January 19, 2016

Erick Pena

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

“Dia De Los Muertos” Day of the Dead is full of aesthetics, from the Grave decoration, the parades, and the attire they where to celebrate the dead. learn a little of the history of the Day of the Dead and enjoy the visuals. Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a rich Mexican…

Aesthetics of Michael Bay Films

January 19, 2016

Joseph Yoshimura

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Although I am not a film expert or critic of any sort, one Aesthetic that I found particularly interesting was the general feel and aesthetic of Michael Bay films. His films are most commonly exemplified by having direct storylines, a great deal of action, comp lex technical features, and explosions. Lot’s of lot’s of explosions. In addition,…

Cruiser Bikes!

January 18, 2016

Albert Como

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

bike, bikes, cruiser, mountain

After the successful commercialization of the automobile, bicycles became recreational vehicles. These were expensive and occupied a comparable market to the modern road bike. During the depression, demand for an inexpensive and practical bike came into view. This evolved into the cruiser bike, a single speed bike with large tires, stylized after the motorcycle. During their…

Rock Stacking

January 18, 2016

Alex Peters

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

As a Mechanical Engineer, I have found the aesthetics and physics of rock stacking to be interesting. For people that do not know of this art, rock stacking is when you take rocks and stack them on top of each other to produce a structure. Rocks tend to(but not always) have minimal flat edges, are stacked…

Aesthetics of Suburbia in TV Commercials

January 18, 2016

Matthew Sturm

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Suburban communities, also known as suburbia, is an ideal epitome of the American Dream. This ideal way to live started in the 20th century, and was particularly helped by the end of World War II because military personnel were drawn to the aspects of a comfortable community built for families and safety [1]. Suburbia is…

An Architect’s Aesthetic

January 17, 2016

Elyse Skinner

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

aesthetics, architecture, clothing, style

An architect has their own aesthetics, not just their buildings. These aesthetics generally reflect an architect’s attitude and desire to stand out from everyone else. The idea of an architect’s style of clothing probably originated sometime around Le Corbusier (1930’s) who is seen wearing the iconic black, round-framed “Harry Potter” glasses. He was known as “the…

The Beautifully Deadly Box Jellyfish

January 17, 2016

Rachel Grosskrueger

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Nature consists of some of the most amazing aesthetics not just in the visual design, but in the functional design as well. I wanted to look specifically at the strongest and weakest animal on earth, the box jellyfish. http://www.planetdeadly.com/animals/dangerous-jellyfish https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjVppSfqLLKAhVQ2mMKHekYCGwQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Ftagged%2FBox%2Bjellyfish&psig=AFQjCNE4opDMSWYP-6NoRmmxsu9hcTv9UA&ust=1453170044800788 The box jellyfish is a beautifully delicate and extremely lethal animal. This carnivorous jellyfish located…

Strandbeest

January 17, 2016

Anfal Abdulrahman

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, Upcycle Progress 2016, ZZ 2016

Animaris Umerus, Scheveningen beach, The Netherlands (2009). Courtesy of Theo Jansen. Photo by Loek van der Klis As a future engineer taking Aesthetic of Design class, one of the first things that came in mind was the Giant Beest, better known as StrandBeest. Strandbeests are the work of artist and physicist Theo Jansen. He started building them in 1090 and…

The Chinese Lion Dance

January 17, 2016

Aly Badran

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

This aesthetic dates back to the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC). The lion dance is one of the most vibrant performance arts that the Chinese history passed along. It was so popular that other Asian countries like Japan, Tibet, Korea and Vietnam adopted it and to this day have their own versions of the lion and performance.…

“Retro” architecture

January 15, 2016

Sreyas Krishnan

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Aesthetic Explorations

In modern architecture, the retro-style appears when brand new buildings are built with the same features (brick facades, roof materials, etc.) as the older buildings that surround them. The time difference between the new and old buildings is often nearly a century. This aesthetic instills a sense of oneness/homogeneity and nostalgia to the region in which it is applied. Modern baseball stadiums…

The Art of Running and the Kenyan Lifestyle

January 14, 2016

Brittany Warly

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Kenyan runners

My aesthetic of choice would have to be Kenyan Runners as a whole. Though many people would not consider athletes to be aesthetics, I believe that the form they run with is a work of art. Everything they do has purpose and intent. The Kalenjin runners, in particular, are known to be some of the…

Shabby Chic

January 14, 2016

Jason Mcgrath

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

image: pintrest.com, courtesy of “Here’s Earl.” As we prepare for our warm-up project in Upcycling, the aesthetic that first comes to mind is “Shabby Chic”. The popularity of Shabby Chic is evident by the vast number of articles and images featuring it. It’s also a mainstay in artisan marketplaces like Etsy.com, where creative hopefuls go…

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