When thinking about the “Making A Kilometer Project” I wanted to recognize the true distance a Kilometer can cover. This is something I heavily underestimated, and I did not realize the amount of distance that could be covered if you’re walking in a confined space. For example, I wanted to demonstrate a kilometer by a number of laps around my house, where I originally thought 1km would be approximately 10-15 laps. However, once I completed my 13-minute walk I realized it was way past my estimation and came out to be 22.3 laps. Where I tracked my progress with Mapmywalk to give me an exact kilometer.

I found it very interesting how inaccurate my guess was since I walk/ travel several kilometers in a given day. Moreover, how much less joy comes from a short walk since walking around a building 20 times becomes very repetitive. In turn, I am making the kilometer feel much longer compared to different settings. Putting in perspective how large a kilometer is and dependent on the activity you are doing. 
 

Toronto Trip

Angélica Serech an El viaje de Yibo (Yibos Journey) is a 2024 artwork that explores the connection between personal and collective histories, emphasizing the emotional effects of migration and forced displacement. This large-scale textile was one of my favorite pieces from the trip because of its bright colors and the artist’s techniques to make it look three-dimensional. Specifically, the threads and knots emphasize the idea the artist is trying to express. In addition, having the piece hung up in the center of the room draws your eyes toward the piece and makes it stand out. 

Santiago Yahuarcans is an artist who draws from his indigenous heritage from the Huitoto people of Peru, blending mythological elements with personal reflections on nature, memory, and cultural identity. Another one of my favorite pieces was a part of Santiago’s paintings, particularly the one on the right. It fascinated me how the artist merged nature with various figures within the painting. The more I looked at it, the more details and objects I discovered. Additionally, the use of a vibrant, warm yellow wall in the background created a striking contrast with the content of the painting.

Both of these murals were from Kensington market. Which was filled with life brought out from the colourful and unique designs of the artists.

Video Project #1

Video #1 : This Video titled ” The Struggle ” is a one-shot video of me stomping on bubble wrap attempting to pop the bubbles. Initially, I thought it would be easy but I discovered that even pressure couldn’t pop them. Resulting in using different unplanned techniques to make the sound clear. Also, all the videos are intended to have a simple style, with a white background and a simple outfit consisting of a black shirt and jeans.

Video #2 : The second video, titled “The Box,” features a continuous loop of me entering the frame, popping bubbles, and then exiting, repeating the pattern continuously.

Video #3 :The last video, titled “Wrapped In Space,” relates to the piece “Relation In Space” by Marina Abramovic and Ulah. It demonstrates a sequence of events building up towards the same action found in Abramovics piece, but takes a unique approach by being wrapped in bubble wrap. 

Marina Abramovic and Ulahs “ Relation To Space “

Audio Assignment

All the sounds you hear come from 22 separate sounds that I took while cooking seafood pasta. Where I broke it down further to simple noises that sound good together. I gave myself the task to record each step of making the pasta from start to finish like cutting vegetables, making the sauce and cooking the pasta. Combining all the sounds and noises heard through the process of cooking to create a music beat. I wanted to keep the original sound as close as possible so I didn’t edit any of the sounds rather the timing of the sound. Also the only foreign sound I added was drawn from a simple guitar riff in the back Half of the song for the sounds to be more cohesive.

Conceptual Portrait

For my Conceptual Portrait, I wanted to create a visual representation of what my twin brother and I eat in a given week. My goal was to uncover any eating patterns or similarities we might share. As twins, we are often viewed together or compared to one another. However, since my brother is pursuing an entirely different degree, this project highlighted distinct aspects of our daily habits. For instance, the amount of food he ate varied based on his schedule—he typically woke up earlier and went to bed sooner than I did. That’s why I decided to include time stamps. Additionally, after receiving critiques, I realized I needed to make some changes to my poster, as the main idea was slightly unclear. I should have created a more direct comparison of our meals; for instance, placing both our meals side by side for Monday through Sunday. Furthermore, the days of the week and the minimal information I provided might not have been necessary. I found it challenging to determine how much content was required for viewers to gain a solid understanding of the concept.

Artist Buttons

The concept for my buttons is quite simple: it is designed to elicit an immediate reaction from the viewer. Each button features straightforward instructions, such as “Don’t read me,” along with variations of this theme, followed by a negative outcome like “#failed.” Since reading text on people’s bags or clothes is a common habit, my buttons would be most effective when placed among everyday objects.