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Perceptual Study: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that projects differently across one’s lifetime. It is considered a spectrum, because it drastically vary from severe (nonverbal) to mild (Asperger’s, difficulty socializing). ASD impacts the fusiform gyrus in the brain, which is what is responsible for reading facial expressions. Because of this deficit in this area of the brain, those with ASD have difficulty reading facial expressions, and therefore have difficulty socially responding to these emotions expressed through facial expressions. Those with ASD are hypersensitive to loud noises, sounds and environments that are overcrowded. They are then likely to get overstimulated, and feel overwhelmed. Many people may decide to wear noise cancelling headphones to block out the hyperactivity around them. When overstimulated, many individuals with ASD participate in “stimming” which may include pacing, nail biting, hair pulling, to try and process this overstimulation, cope, and find peace. Many individuals consider themselves introverted, find great joy in their own familiar environment and would prefer not to socialize in unfamiliar environments with unfamiliar people. Individuals who have ASD are very sensitive to sound and touch. Many individuals higher on the spectrum with ASD have special interests ( here depicted as reading) of which they excel in. May individuals with ASD are highly intelligent individuals go on to be doctors, engineers, scientists, and CEOs. Where they may lack in social ability they significantly gain and excel in what they put their mind to for careers and interests. In this series, I attempted to depict what ASD looks like from a third point of view, as well as from the eye of the beholder.
Oliver Sacks “To See and Not to See” Research
In Oliver Sacks To See and Not to See it was structured as a “neurologists notebook” about a man named Virgil who was blind. After a life of not seeing was all he never knew, he was met with an opportunity like no other, the chance to gain his sight. Oliver Sacks tells of how difficult of an adjustment it was for Virgil to adapt to the world after now gaining sight. The article linked below provides an amazing synopsis of this article as well as great insight.
Article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1993/05/10/to-see-and-not-see
Works Cited
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1993/05/10/to-see-and-not-see
Falling in Love as The Trees Turn Brown: A Narrative Photograph Series
For this narrative photograph series, I aimed to capture what it looks, and feels like to fall in love as the seasons transition from summer to winter during the fall. The first image is captured in the very beginning of fall, showcasing the presence of warm weather and green leaves, before the love story unfolds. The following image is meant to capture the first look at someone special in a crowd of many. Completely unaware of what is about to unfold, and the world of endless possibility. From this first at glance and encounter, nothing is the same as the seasons change and the feelings grow. The third image is meant to show the time passed and the transformation of seasons. Lastly, the final image is meant to capture the connection that has grown through this transformation of seasons.
Exploring Portraitures
Short Research Project: The work of Carrie Mae Weems
She is one of the most influential present day/ modern artists. She explored concepts such as, cultural identity, class, sexism, family relationships as well as how power has significant consequences. She captured very genuine moments in a beautiful way. The black and white imagery allow the viewer to focus more on the emotions and feeling portrayed by the models.
Portraitures
Self Portraitures:
Someone I’m close to: Matt
Classmates:
Those I do not know:
The Simple Beauty Captured from the Natural Environment
Upon visiting the campus green house, there was bountiful opportunities for capturing beautiful natural life images. Our introduction to Photography class visited around 1-2 pm (mid day) the perfect time for a lot of natural sunlight and freshly watered plants. Attached below are my favorite images captured that day.
Part 2: A Cohesive Series
The Beauty of the Time of Day: Captured on Campus
The key to true happiness is finding the beauty in the little things of life. The sunrise, sunset, a butterfly or bunny crossing one’s path, or the way the wind moves the trees. That was my aim in the project Time of Day; to capture the beauty and simplicity that is all around us every single day. Life can get busy and as a result move rapidly and its imperative to take moments to embrace the present moment to find pure beauty that is always all around us.
As I walked around campus, I noticed many things I haven’t yet before. I strongly believe this is a result of taking ARS 281, Introduction to Photography. I noticed the way the natural sunlight creates different variations of warm colors projecting onto trees, buildings, and people. I noticed the way the sun creates a beautiful rim of light around whatever stands in front of it, and there appears to be a beautiful warm glow.
As the sun set, it hid behind the clouds creating a warm glow of pinkish- orange around the rim of the clouds. The silhouette of the clouds glowed pink and looked like cotton candy. Magic hour is the best time to photograph and creates the most beautiful natural filter that is mesmerizing. As I was photographing the silhouette of clouds during magic hour, a group of students walking by noticed its beauty and took pictures as well, and mentioned that I inspired them. It was a sweet moment, and I absolutely love the art that I captured in the nature of the sky.
Early morning- 8:30 AM
Photography Research Presentation: Presenting LaToya Ruby Frazier
Good day!
Today I will be discussing the beauty of LaToya Ruby Frazier’s work. She is an artist and an activist. To begin briefly of her background, she was born in 1982 in Pennsylvania and now had planted her career in Chicago Illinois where she now lives and works. She grew up in the shadow of the steel industry which heavily influences her work.
Her art reflects many issues that need direction on social change. She uses her artistic talent to document personal, social and global aspects of history, specifically in the United States. The United States being heavily industrialized created issues in many other walks of life, including issues of the environment (environmental crisis), economy and a need for social change due to various inequalities. She uses her art of photography, video and performance to display her activism.
The nature of her photography captures raw emotions and candid moments in black and white, creating a feeling or organic personal experience. Her genre of photography is documentary and her work reflects as such. She captures real moments that feel un-staged which adds to the appeal. He photography also captures the resilient nature of humans to survive anything and to continue to fight for a better future.
Works Cited
Art21: https://art21.org/artist/latoya-ruby-frazier/
NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/books/review/flint-is-family-latoya-ruby-frazier.html
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