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Thursday, December 3, 2009
a final reflection.
please click {here} to be linked to the downloadable version of my final essay.
enjoy.
A Final Reflection on These Internships
megan matichuk
My transformation did not happen over night and could not have happened without outside help; my community partners, friends and/
or coworkers. It also could not have happened if I was not willing to let it happen. Vulnerability is a might stone – it can be used as a tool or a weapon in self-improvement. I have realized that I need change, challenge and vulnerability to succeed in my battle with real life. Constant change, variation, evolution, experimentation, exploration, openness, inconsistency and exposure in nearly every situation. It is a matter of pushing myself to my limits and achieving greatness in the process (come out smelling like roses). This is an essay that will explore my internships with Interactive Futures: Stereo ’09, Emily Carr University of Art + Design and Intersections Digital Studio, also at Emily Carr University of Art + Design in relation to my own personal goals, growth and skills.
My internship with Interactive Futures: Stereo ’09 has transformed me into a better person. By challenging myself and pushing my limits I am much more organized, efficient, and a stronger individual. When I was first introduced to Maria, Julie, Wendy, Erdem, Ben and Jula I was shy and quiet; keeping to myself and not necessarily speaking up, or taking initiative. It took me a few weeks to become comfortable with the environment, my co-workers, and especially with my abilities. This special group of people recognized and encouraged eminence in me and was the basis of my inspiration to succeed. I developed such a close relationship with everyone on the IF’ 09 team that once the conference ended, I experienced a sense of loss when I wasn’t surrounded by my new workmates. Just between you and I, I still have the habit of checking my email inbox three to four times a day. I have evolved into an open, reliable individual and I developed a stronger sense of self and understand, at a greater level where I stand in this world. Confidence and self-awareness are the greatest gifts IF’ 09 could have ever given me.
I still remember vividly Julie’s excitement when I agreed to take on curatorial assistance with IF’ 09. It was something I wanted to partake in from the beginning and was excited to do so, but Julie’s added enthusiasm magnified my excitement and it was then that I knew this was something that will captivate my future. While my intentions with the internship were to help curate the art show, not in the slightest was I disappointed the direction that chose me was organizing registration. This path seemed to be preselected by someone special. Julie encouraged hard work, dedication and constantly bought out the best in me; every morning before, and during the conference, her smile and reaction to my smile secured more than just reassurance.
The reason why I chose IF’ 09 to be one of my internships is because my future career path involves me, one day owning my own art gallery. I knew this internship would further my dream into a reality. While I didn’t undertake any actual curating of the event, the organizational skills I’ve gained will advance other aspects of owning a gallery. Planning, organizing, and communication = this internship.
I’ve always been interested in sculpture in its 3D form. I like the feeling of holding a sculpture in my hand. Pride. This is why I wanted to work with Simon and the 3D printer in the Intersections Digital Studio. I wanted to learn about new technologies within my field of interest. Like in IF’ 09, I began my internship with Simon quiet, reserved and a little shy. Intimidated by Simon, the new environment, and my lack of past knowledge on this new technology, I was hesitant to take initiative with new tasks. I spent a lot of time watching and learning. As my knowledge grew, so did my confidence. I am now much more comfortable in IDS.
I had very high expectations for this internship. With all the time in the world I wanted to print many objects, scan, build and develop models and print them all. I also wanted to experience placing orders for outside clients, to witness this type of career path outside the institute. Unfortunately I didn’t have all the time in the world; in fact I had very little time to spend in the studio. Nonetheless, I am very satisfied with this experience in IDS. Once Simon and I figured a way to ‘play through’ the issues that came up, we completed a few prints. To walk away with one print, I was happy to check it off my list.
The second half of the internship seemed to pick up. troubleshooting was not a scary issue, but merely a comical sidestep, and the relationship between Simon and I had progressed into laughter and easy-going conversations. Determination = this internship.
enjoy.
A Final Reflection on These Internships
megan matichuk
My transformation did not happen over night and could not have happened without outside help; my community partners, friends and/
or coworkers. It also could not have happened if I was not willing to let it happen. Vulnerability is a might stone – it can be used as a tool or a weapon in self-improvement. I have realized that I need change, challenge and vulnerability to succeed in my battle with real life. Constant change, variation, evolution, experimentation, exploration, openness, inconsistency and exposure in nearly every situation. It is a matter of pushing myself to my limits and achieving greatness in the process (come out smelling like roses). This is an essay that will explore my internships with Interactive Futures: Stereo ’09, Emily Carr University of Art + Design and Intersections Digital Studio, also at Emily Carr University of Art + Design in relation to my own personal goals, growth and skills.
My internship with Interactive Futures: Stereo ’09 has transformed me into a better person. By challenging myself and pushing my limits I am much more organized, efficient, and a stronger individual. When I was first introduced to Maria, Julie, Wendy, Erdem, Ben and Jula I was shy and quiet; keeping to myself and not necessarily speaking up, or taking initiative. It took me a few weeks to become comfortable with the environment, my co-workers, and especially with my abilities. This special group of people recognized and encouraged eminence in me and was the basis of my inspiration to succeed. I developed such a close relationship with everyone on the IF’ 09 team that once the conference ended, I experienced a sense of loss when I wasn’t surrounded by my new workmates. Just between you and I, I still have the habit of checking my email inbox three to four times a day. I have evolved into an open, reliable individual and I developed a stronger sense of self and understand, at a greater level where I stand in this world. Confidence and self-awareness are the greatest gifts IF’ 09 could have ever given me.
I still remember vividly Julie’s excitement when I agreed to take on curatorial assistance with IF’ 09. It was something I wanted to partake in from the beginning and was excited to do so, but Julie’s added enthusiasm magnified my excitement and it was then that I knew this was something that will captivate my future. While my intentions with the internship were to help curate the art show, not in the slightest was I disappointed the direction that chose me was organizing registration. This path seemed to be preselected by someone special. Julie encouraged hard work, dedication and constantly bought out the best in me; every morning before, and during the conference, her smile and reaction to my smile secured more than just reassurance.
The reason why I chose IF’ 09 to be one of my internships is because my future career path involves me, one day owning my own art gallery. I knew this internship would further my dream into a reality. While I didn’t undertake any actual curating of the event, the organizational skills I’ve gained will advance other aspects of owning a gallery. Planning, organizing, and communication = this internship.
I’ve always been interested in sculpture in its 3D form. I like the feeling of holding a sculpture in my hand. Pride. This is why I wanted to work with Simon and the 3D printer in the Intersections Digital Studio. I wanted to learn about new technologies within my field of interest. Like in IF’ 09, I began my internship with Simon quiet, reserved and a little shy. Intimidated by Simon, the new environment, and my lack of past knowledge on this new technology, I was hesitant to take initiative with new tasks. I spent a lot of time watching and learning. As my knowledge grew, so did my confidence. I am now much more comfortable in IDS.
I had very high expectations for this internship. With all the time in the world I wanted to print many objects, scan, build and develop models and print them all. I also wanted to experience placing orders for outside clients, to witness this type of career path outside the institute. Unfortunately I didn’t have all the time in the world; in fact I had very little time to spend in the studio. Nonetheless, I am very satisfied with this experience in IDS. Once Simon and I figured a way to ‘play through’ the issues that came up, we completed a few prints. To walk away with one print, I was happy to check it off my list.
The second half of the internship seemed to pick up. troubleshooting was not a scary issue, but merely a comical sidestep, and the relationship between Simon and I had progressed into laughter and easy-going conversations. Determination = this internship.
Monday, November 30, 2009
interactive fun.
Check out these interesting interactive sites. so much fun.
{colour flip}
{everything you see is in the past}
{25 minutes to go}
{big long now}
{coldvoid}
{fetal to the flesh}
{from the dark past}
{future physics}
{flaming cursor}
{colour flip}
{everything you see is in the past}
{25 minutes to go}
{big long now}
{coldvoid}
{fetal to the flesh}
{from the dark past}
{future physics}
{flaming cursor}
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
E-Mixer
E-Mixer
megan matichuk
Organized by the Surrey Art Gallery in partnership with Interactive Futures ’09: Stereo, the E-Mixer is an evening of performance, exhibitions and mixing with friends and colleagues.
The E-Mixer featured local emerging artists that have graduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, the School of Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University, and the Department of Art History, Visual art and Theory at The University of British Columbia.
Acoustic Illusions, which is a series of sound works that experiment with sensory illusions of the aural field, is considered the performance aspect of the E-Mixer. Performing this particular evening are Martin Gotfrit, Peter Bowles and Yota Kobayashi with Mark McGregor.
Also included in the E-Mixer are various Metro Vancouver-based digital media artists. Morgan Rauscher, Miles Thorogood and Lois Klassen from Emily Carr University of Art + Design; Arefe Dalvandi, Diego Maranan, and Benjamin Unterman from the School of Interactive Art and Technology, SFU, Surrey; along with Scott Bilings and Julio López from UBC department of Art History, Fine Art and Theory. (Surrey Art Gallery)
While Acoustic Illusions was generally the main event happening at the E-Mixer, I found its surrounding works to be much more entertaining and engaging. Sound and Audio is an aspect of contemporary art that I find intriguing yet, exceedingly intimidating. My own art practice has tapped into nearly every other division of art techniques and media, and finally fate has escorted me to Interactive Futures ’09: Stereo.
When entering a gallery for the first time I will always wheel right and follow the guidance of the well-designed exhibit, as most people do. The SAG’s food arrangement was lush and diverse and its bar supplied the most popular of beverages. The first piece in the convex line-up ended up being one of my favourite works. Benjamin Unterman and Daniel Silverman’s Lines, 2009. I sat to face the computer provided, drawing with the mouse alongside a predetermined colour palette. While the narratives presented (an adaption of a series of poems by Daniel Silverman describing to the audience what they are doing, seeing, feeling etc. (Surrey Art Gallery)) did not influence my understanding of the drawing interface and did not influence my creative behaviour, but provided me with a warm background of the mathematical and scientific programming. I enjoyed the allowance to create my own images, patterns, work of art within another work of art. Its focus on interactivity, with poetic and visual applications, is what supports its place as one of the most successful pieces of the exhibition.
The other notable piece involved in the E-Mixer is Morgan Rauscher’s Zeugen V2, 2009. A wall of half-faces watch individuals step in and out of the taped off area and darting from side to side. Tension is shared between the many motorized eyes and participants engaging in a power struggle of scanning, judgment, and securitization. Again, the interactivity in which this piece has embodied bridges the gap between ‘man’ and machine, and provides and alternate reflection on one’s self and society.
Perhaps it was the experience in its entirety, riding the bus to Surrey, exploring the different works on display, absorbing the sound performances, schmoozing, and riding the bus back to Vancouer that contributed to the E-Mixer being my preferred event of interactive Futures ’09: Stereo.
Sources ::
E-Mixer. Surrey: Surrey Art Gallery, 2009.
megan matichuk
Organized by the Surrey Art Gallery in partnership with Interactive Futures ’09: Stereo, the E-Mixer is an evening of performance, exhibitions and mixing with friends and colleagues.
The E-Mixer featured local emerging artists that have graduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, the School of Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University, and the Department of Art History, Visual art and Theory at The University of British Columbia.
Acoustic Illusions, which is a series of sound works that experiment with sensory illusions of the aural field, is considered the performance aspect of the E-Mixer. Performing this particular evening are Martin Gotfrit, Peter Bowles and Yota Kobayashi with Mark McGregor.
Also included in the E-Mixer are various Metro Vancouver-based digital media artists. Morgan Rauscher, Miles Thorogood and Lois Klassen from Emily Carr University of Art + Design; Arefe Dalvandi, Diego Maranan, and Benjamin Unterman from the School of Interactive Art and Technology, SFU, Surrey; along with Scott Bilings and Julio López from UBC department of Art History, Fine Art and Theory. (Surrey Art Gallery)
While Acoustic Illusions was generally the main event happening at the E-Mixer, I found its surrounding works to be much more entertaining and engaging. Sound and Audio is an aspect of contemporary art that I find intriguing yet, exceedingly intimidating. My own art practice has tapped into nearly every other division of art techniques and media, and finally fate has escorted me to Interactive Futures ’09: Stereo.
When entering a gallery for the first time I will always wheel right and follow the guidance of the well-designed exhibit, as most people do. The SAG’s food arrangement was lush and diverse and its bar supplied the most popular of beverages. The first piece in the convex line-up ended up being one of my favourite works. Benjamin Unterman and Daniel Silverman’s Lines, 2009. I sat to face the computer provided, drawing with the mouse alongside a predetermined colour palette. While the narratives presented (an adaption of a series of poems by Daniel Silverman describing to the audience what they are doing, seeing, feeling etc. (Surrey Art Gallery)) did not influence my understanding of the drawing interface and did not influence my creative behaviour, but provided me with a warm background of the mathematical and scientific programming. I enjoyed the allowance to create my own images, patterns, work of art within another work of art. Its focus on interactivity, with poetic and visual applications, is what supports its place as one of the most successful pieces of the exhibition.
The other notable piece involved in the E-Mixer is Morgan Rauscher’s Zeugen V2, 2009. A wall of half-faces watch individuals step in and out of the taped off area and darting from side to side. Tension is shared between the many motorized eyes and participants engaging in a power struggle of scanning, judgment, and securitization. Again, the interactivity in which this piece has embodied bridges the gap between ‘man’ and machine, and provides and alternate reflection on one’s self and society.
Perhaps it was the experience in its entirety, riding the bus to Surrey, exploring the different works on display, absorbing the sound performances, schmoozing, and riding the bus back to Vancouer that contributed to the E-Mixer being my preferred event of interactive Futures ’09: Stereo.
Sources ::
E-Mixer. Surrey: Surrey Art Gallery, 2009.
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