London 'Terror' attack
Having recently blogged about National armed forces day approaching, and the importance of showing support for our troops, there is no surprise the actions that have been witnessed by us all today have saddened and angered me.
Tea and Talk
The other week we had a Tea and Talk with the second year VisCom students. For which I contributed brownies.
As someone who's not entirely sure what they want to do, or where they want to go in terms of pursuing an art career, but seeming to be more leaning towards illustration I had tea at three tables; those who are lost, illustration and bits and bobs burgers.
We'd collectively come up with questions to ask them before hand, and the answers they provided were very reassuring and valuable to me.
One of my main concerns has been that I'm not sure where I want to go, I've always been the kind to dabble in a bit of everything, I like to be able to have the skills to do anything I might want to pursue. So when asking if they'd changed their practice and if their interests had changed over time it was reassuring to find they had, and that actually many of them are drifting between specialisms themselves, but not to feel pressured into choosing one, because there's nothing wrong with an artist who can apply themselves to more than one field.
But that it is good to have some idea to think of what you want to do at the start of second year.
One of my main concerns has been trying to include the course ethos in everything that I've been doing 'trying to make the world a better place', I love the ethos, though I don't always want to have to make my artwork apply to that, Sometimes I just want to try something, and have my own take on it, rather than trying to relate it to how it may improve the world, or pointing out some problem in the current times.But they reassured me that they felt the same sometimes, and not to worry about that, they really seemed keen to get across this point that the ethos comes after, don't work to change the world.
They emphasized the importance of staying motivated, and managing your work load, because everything is on your own back and no one will push you. They stated that it had been this that is what made them feel more independent than ever, but its also what was increasing their confidence. I already feel that since I have started in September my confidence has risen. And I'm certainly looking forward to second year.
Yesterday myself and my fellow year one VisCommers held our exhibition, presenting all of our self directed project work. Collectively we had set up the space, painting plinths, allocating space, designing posters and putting up our work. I really liked the atmosphere when we were altogether helping one another with this space, giving each other ideas or assistance when placing out pieces.
There was a great turn out to the exhibition, from across courses, and it was nice to see so many of my friends coming to support not just myself, and their other friends, but all of us.
Having not been entirely happy with my final pieces it was nice when over hearing people say some really positive things, especially when it wasn't people who actually knew me, because I knew that was their honest opinion.
But I enjoyed this most, as I was able to see what my peers had achieved, what we all had achieved collectively. I felt like it was proud moment for us VisCommers.
Not so much a good deed for someone, more a good deed for something.
When I returned home at reading week we were given a task of doing a good deed for someone. It just so happened that I was startled one morning by a racket coming from behind my fireplace. Not many people like pigeons, but I'm willing to help any animal in need of assistance. not quite sure how it had made it behind my fireplace, but it came obvious to me this poor thing couldn't get out, and it was very much distressed. Home alone I made the choice to break the insulating seal of my fireplace and pull it away from its fittings so that it could escape, unfortunately it was obviously scared and so was very hesitant, I ensured that the windows and doors in the room were all wide open so that it could plan its quick escape back into freedom. After 10 minutes of trying to persuade it out of the back of my fireplace with pieces of bread and making an adequate sized gap for it to get out of without breaking the gas-pipes it finally started to emerge before flying straight out into the open air again.
I was happy in the knowing that this fairly large pigeon was now free and okay again, and probably picking up the scraps from outside McDonalds somewhere.
Though this wasn't initially what I was going to include as my good deed, my original act fell through. On a night out with my friends, we got a taxi back and found an Iphone 5 in the back, still with battery we decided that it was best to try and get in contact with the owner. I had told the owner of the phone where I lived, that it was safe with me and they could collect is as soon as they wanted. As someone who has lost an Iphone, I know how gutting it can be, so unlike some people who would want to keep it, i wanted to make sure it was returned. The battery was coming close to its end, and I don't have access to an Iphone 5 charger, so we decided to make sure that the owner definitely did have my details, and could contact me on Facebook, or by text off a different phone by passing on my number. Though I didn't expect that this lad would change his mind altogether, he chose not to get his phone, or even contact me further after that.. I'm not quite sure what to do with his phone... nearly 6 weeks on it's still very much sat in my room awaiting him to claim it.
SDP
SDP, for My self directed project i had decided to look at character design, revolving these ideas around typical portrayals of good and evil, so to exploit how we take everything on face value and are quick to judge.
I created a work space in my room so that I could focus on my ideas and see what my next steps were, as well as having everything I may need around me within reach so i don't loose my focus. Having this kind of work space increased my motivation for this project, as I was able to just close the rest of the world off and create. In the future I wish to have my very own studio space to work in.
Over the course of the project I had developed my pencil sketches into fully formed characters, and progressively they made it into colour. Ink is something I have only used a few times before, but never to this extent, and I feel that my skills in using that material have definitely improved.
SDP
I took out some books from my university library to help with my self directed project. For which i had chosen to explore character design.
One book that i found particularly valuable to this project was Bryan Tillman - Creative character design, published by Focal Press.
As I had never explored character design before it gave me some structure in how I should approach it, first by deciding what personalities or traits my characters should have, and then moving on to illustrating them.
It helped me to think of what I really need to give my characters to make them be believable. It showed me the importance of creating a detailed back-story.
It was a vital piece of literature for me when pursuing this project, for without it, I wouldn't have known where to start.
One book that i found particularly valuable to this project was Bryan Tillman - Creative character design, published by Focal Press.
As I had never explored character design before it gave me some structure in how I should approach it, first by deciding what personalities or traits my characters should have, and then moving on to illustrating them.
It helped me to think of what I really need to give my characters to make them be believable. It showed me the importance of creating a detailed back-story.
It was a vital piece of literature for me when pursuing this project, for without it, I wouldn't have known where to start.
National Event - Armed Forces Day
On the 29th June it will be National Armed forces day. A celebration held in Nottingham to show support for our armed forces.
Commander of 49 (East) Brigade, Brigadier Harry Nickerson, said:"The national event in Nottingham will be one of the most varied and exciting Armed Forces Day events yet. We will have a wide range of military assets taking part to demonstrate the breadth of the work of the Armed Forces and the day is sure to be a fun-filled occasion for all to come out and ‘show your support’ for our brave Service personnel, both past and present."
They have an array of things planned to show off and celebrate the armed forces, the day will start with gun blasts from the cannons at Nottingham castle, there is to be a dynamic display by Royal Marines commandos involving boats, helicopters and a plethora of explosions is just one part of the programme which will conclude with a thrilling RAF air display.
Although the acts of our armed forces are forever a controversial issue raised in society, and the war against terror is on going. I feel it is vital, even if we disagree with what they're sent to do, they are still doing their duty for our country, and we must support the soldiers, even if we don't support their presence in Afghanistan. I have many friends from school who are now in various parts of the Armed Force, some taking more risks than others, but all still so vital to our country. Knowing that i do have friends out there who are facing dangerous environments, staring down the barrel of a sniper knowing that they are now a key target, but they're also taking the lives of others, preparing for chemical war, or loading up a royal artillery light gun. it can never be an easy job, and i feel like we should support them no matter what, because they re the ones who go out there and face it. As this is also a local event to my home in the Midlands I really hope to be able to go, if only to show my friends who are out in serving if Afghanistan, that back home, we've got their back and remember what they're doing for our queen and country.
for more information on the event https://www.gov.uk/government/news/armed-forces-day-national-event-celebrations
They have an array of things planned to show off and celebrate the armed forces, the day will start with gun blasts from the cannons at Nottingham castle, there is to be a dynamic display by Royal Marines commandos involving boats, helicopters and a plethora of explosions is just one part of the programme which will conclude with a thrilling RAF air display.
Although the acts of our armed forces are forever a controversial issue raised in society, and the war against terror is on going. I feel it is vital, even if we disagree with what they're sent to do, they are still doing their duty for our country, and we must support the soldiers, even if we don't support their presence in Afghanistan. I have many friends from school who are now in various parts of the Armed Force, some taking more risks than others, but all still so vital to our country. Knowing that i do have friends out there who are facing dangerous environments, staring down the barrel of a sniper knowing that they are now a key target, but they're also taking the lives of others, preparing for chemical war, or loading up a royal artillery light gun. it can never be an easy job, and i feel like we should support them no matter what, because they re the ones who go out there and face it. As this is also a local event to my home in the Midlands I really hope to be able to go, if only to show my friends who are out in serving if Afghanistan, that back home, we've got their back and remember what they're doing for our queen and country.
for more information on the event https://www.gov.uk/government/news/armed-forces-day-national-event-celebrations
Though I had not pursued it for my project, it got me thinking about pattern design, and I began to realise that I do very much like decorative patterns. I decided I would experiment with some henna, and created some freehand patterns upon my skin. I love henna, to me its like temporary art work, much how I see tattoos but obviously that's permanent.
I'm wondering now if maybe patterns are something I should pursue, as I've come to realise, when I doodle, the majority of those doodles are patterns or motifs that could be repeated to make a pattern.
Fine Art - Year One Exhibition
My flatmate Ellouise is studying for her degree in Fine Art at Leeds College of Art, and she invited me along to her exhibition held at Thwaite Mills, an old chalk mill Just outside the centre of Leeds.
I felt particularly interested to see what kind of work they were producing on the Fine Art course, but also wanted to attend to show support for a fellow artist and friend.
It had been obvious to me that the art work they had produced had been to fit around this location, and they had all approached it in a unique way as it is a very interesting space.
The work was spread out across the mill and the barns that ran parallel with pina-coladas being served up is was a nice relaxed but fun atmosphere. Some of the pieces were well disguised into their surroundings, it became almost like a treasure hunt, to explore this strange place and spot out the art work. My favourite pieces had been the very colourful piece that draped over the gypsy wagon, and the white birds that were suspended in one of the barns as they gave a very decorative feel to a rustic environment.
Seeing all these very different pieces has reinforced the idea to me that it could be really interesting to collaborate with other artist across other courses, as they'll provide a different creative input and have different ideas to me, obviously influenced from their explorations as I already find myself talking to my friends who study different degrees and run my ideas past them, to get their input and see if they can understand my work and if it is creating the end result I want it to.
I felt particularly interested to see what kind of work they were producing on the Fine Art course, but also wanted to attend to show support for a fellow artist and friend.
It had been obvious to me that the art work they had produced had been to fit around this location, and they had all approached it in a unique way as it is a very interesting space.
The work was spread out across the mill and the barns that ran parallel with pina-coladas being served up is was a nice relaxed but fun atmosphere. Some of the pieces were well disguised into their surroundings, it became almost like a treasure hunt, to explore this strange place and spot out the art work. My favourite pieces had been the very colourful piece that draped over the gypsy wagon, and the white birds that were suspended in one of the barns as they gave a very decorative feel to a rustic environment.
Seeing all these very different pieces has reinforced the idea to me that it could be really interesting to collaborate with other artist across other courses, as they'll provide a different creative input and have different ideas to me, obviously influenced from their explorations as I already find myself talking to my friends who study different degrees and run my ideas past them, to get their input and see if they can understand my work and if it is creating the end result I want it to.
Sarah Corbett - Craftivism
On the 29th I visited a lecture held by Sarah Corbett, an activist turned Craftivist.
She explained that she had not come from all too artistic background, but instead had been an activist, she had worked with Oxfam before deciding that the activist realm wasn't for her as it wore her out, she didn't feel like she fitted in with the other activists She began using cross stitch as a way to relax herself between protesting. In the year of 2008 she stumbled across Craftivism, and contacted the Betsy Greer, the lady who had come up with the term. She had contacted her in the hope that there may be something she could do in this area, but there was nothing. Betsy did however agree she could use the term providing she ran her ideas past her first so she could see it was tasteful. Betsy described Craftivism as Activism being the aim, Craft being the tool.
From there Sarah began applying craft into her activist work and developed a manifesto to work by. "To explore the scandal of global poverty and human rights injustices through the power of craft and public art. This will be done through provocative non-violent creative actions."
She talked of how Craftivism helped her be a more strategic campaigner and that now she particularly felt like a much better lobbyist. She explained how vital it was for her to know what she was talking about, to know the people she was talking to. so that there was an understanding between them.
Sarah Corbett is someone I admire for the work she is doing, on the scale of things it isn't huge, and it doesn't change your life, but its obvious attempts to improve the world around you, in a non threatening way, allowing people to think for themselves and make their own choices, but just hoping maybe that she's influenced them to choose the right one. I also think her approach to how she works is admirable, she makes sure she knows what she's talking about, she wont ask someone to do something she hasn't at least done herself and when talking to politicians she'll take that time to find out things about them, so she knows best how to approach them. By doing this, she's breaking off from the typical virtually non-effective narrow minded activists and showing that not all activism has to be aggressive or violent, and that not all of them can be generalised with those that are just activists for the sake of protesting. Giving activism a good name once more.
@craftivism
She explained that she had not come from all too artistic background, but instead had been an activist, she had worked with Oxfam before deciding that the activist realm wasn't for her as it wore her out, she didn't feel like she fitted in with the other activists She began using cross stitch as a way to relax herself between protesting. In the year of 2008 she stumbled across Craftivism, and contacted the Betsy Greer, the lady who had come up with the term. She had contacted her in the hope that there may be something she could do in this area, but there was nothing. Betsy did however agree she could use the term providing she ran her ideas past her first so she could see it was tasteful. Betsy described Craftivism as Activism being the aim, Craft being the tool.
From there Sarah began applying craft into her activist work and developed a manifesto to work by. "To explore the scandal of global poverty and human rights injustices through the power of craft and public art. This will be done through provocative non-violent creative actions."
She talked of how Craftivism helped her be a more strategic campaigner and that now she particularly felt like a much better lobbyist. She explained how vital it was for her to know what she was talking about, to know the people she was talking to. so that there was an understanding between them.
Sarah Corbett is someone I admire for the work she is doing, on the scale of things it isn't huge, and it doesn't change your life, but its obvious attempts to improve the world around you, in a non threatening way, allowing people to think for themselves and make their own choices, but just hoping maybe that she's influenced them to choose the right one. I also think her approach to how she works is admirable, she makes sure she knows what she's talking about, she wont ask someone to do something she hasn't at least done herself and when talking to politicians she'll take that time to find out things about them, so she knows best how to approach them. By doing this, she's breaking off from the typical virtually non-effective narrow minded activists and showing that not all activism has to be aggressive or violent, and that not all of them can be generalised with those that are just activists for the sake of protesting. Giving activism a good name once more.
@craftivism
Sue Ball Conference
Last week I attended a conference held by Sue Ball, the director of MAAP.
She discussed how she had developed herself as a practitioner and her explorations into public art and what exactly it meant to her.
She talked of how she was interested in the land and the value of this inherit place, she wanted to open places up and bring people into it and get them to think about the place they live and the cities around us.
She had become very interested in public art, not just creating it but also becoming part of a team to bring other people in to do the same and making use of unused spaces.
She participated in a project based in Digbeth, Birmingham. It was an industrial site with many empty warehouses some worse for wear. But that they wanted to make use of this space and keep it alive. They had invited people in to get ideas of how to use this space. As they came up with these ideas they allowed urban growing to commence their, people were able to buy moveable bays where they could grow, renting them out for £100 a year, it created a community as well as giving some more funding towards making this space more attractive to the local community. They held a fayre to try and advertise these spaces, and hire them out now for contracts that last from days to months. This flexibility makes these spaces more appealing to possible letters. A number of people now use this site and its not 90% full. Its a project that they continue together as a team, holding regular meetings to keep programmes organised and establish more. The work they did brought value back to this space and created a whole new community.
Ball has also worked in Leeds, she had been approached by the council to make Light Neville Street more welcoming to walk through, it was described as a noisy, dingy, dark place that staff on the south side didn't want to walk through. She explained that she didn't feel up to doing this herself and wanted to bring someone in on this project with her, so called up the help of Hans Peter Kuhn, who she had noted to have a good understanding of public and industrial spaces and would be able to approach this in a mature and effective way. Being a sound artist she knew he would also be able to help with the noise issue. This was what they came up with.
The walls act as a buffer to hold the noise, as well as holding LED lights that change once a day, bring variety and light into this dark tunnel. In this tunnel a range of frequencies are also played that blend in with the sound of the traffic and the trains so that those sounds don't appear as strong, sudden or abrupt.
Ball had also been a part of Expo Leeds 09, a 3 day arts and experimental music festival where she worked alongside Christina Kubisch, Matt Davis and Tom Betts.
Matt Davis had produced a piece consisting of 4 tapes looping the sound of piano strings, people were able to communicate with the pieces themselves and it actively got people involved.
She discussed how sound can play a huge importance when it comes to space; sound re-conceptualizes how we feel and relate to a space.
Not only did she cover her own achievements but also spoke of things that we should bare in mind as practioners. When we leave university we will have little or no support and that it is important to give yourself time to reflect upon your practice and what you want to do. Never be afraid to say no to a job opportunity if its not what you want. Challenge yourself and refresh your practice.
I had found this conference very useful, it allowed me to see that after university there is a whole world of opportunities and pathways I could take even if I change my mind. I can be a part of something even if I don't create something, a comforting thought.
She discussed how she had developed herself as a practitioner and her explorations into public art and what exactly it meant to her.
She talked of how she was interested in the land and the value of this inherit place, she wanted to open places up and bring people into it and get them to think about the place they live and the cities around us.
She had become very interested in public art, not just creating it but also becoming part of a team to bring other people in to do the same and making use of unused spaces.
She participated in a project based in Digbeth, Birmingham. It was an industrial site with many empty warehouses some worse for wear. But that they wanted to make use of this space and keep it alive. They had invited people in to get ideas of how to use this space. As they came up with these ideas they allowed urban growing to commence their, people were able to buy moveable bays where they could grow, renting them out for £100 a year, it created a community as well as giving some more funding towards making this space more attractive to the local community. They held a fayre to try and advertise these spaces, and hire them out now for contracts that last from days to months. This flexibility makes these spaces more appealing to possible letters. A number of people now use this site and its not 90% full. Its a project that they continue together as a team, holding regular meetings to keep programmes organised and establish more. The work they did brought value back to this space and created a whole new community.
Ball has also worked in Leeds, she had been approached by the council to make Light Neville Street more welcoming to walk through, it was described as a noisy, dingy, dark place that staff on the south side didn't want to walk through. She explained that she didn't feel up to doing this herself and wanted to bring someone in on this project with her, so called up the help of Hans Peter Kuhn, who she had noted to have a good understanding of public and industrial spaces and would be able to approach this in a mature and effective way. Being a sound artist she knew he would also be able to help with the noise issue. This was what they came up with.
The walls act as a buffer to hold the noise, as well as holding LED lights that change once a day, bring variety and light into this dark tunnel. In this tunnel a range of frequencies are also played that blend in with the sound of the traffic and the trains so that those sounds don't appear as strong, sudden or abrupt.
Ball had also been a part of Expo Leeds 09, a 3 day arts and experimental music festival where she worked alongside Christina Kubisch, Matt Davis and Tom Betts.
Matt Davis had produced a piece consisting of 4 tapes looping the sound of piano strings, people were able to communicate with the pieces themselves and it actively got people involved.
She discussed how sound can play a huge importance when it comes to space; sound re-conceptualizes how we feel and relate to a space.
Not only did she cover her own achievements but also spoke of things that we should bare in mind as practioners. When we leave university we will have little or no support and that it is important to give yourself time to reflect upon your practice and what you want to do. Never be afraid to say no to a job opportunity if its not what you want. Challenge yourself and refresh your practice.
I had found this conference very useful, it allowed me to see that after university there is a whole world of opportunities and pathways I could take even if I change my mind. I can be a part of something even if I don't create something, a comforting thought.
Andrea Joseph
Andrea Joseph has been one of my favourite illustrators for a while now. I think that her very realistic Biro drawings are phenomenal and I think its clear to see why I think that from looking at her drawings. I jsut love the fact she has taken such a simple item that we use everyday and created such tone and paid a clear attention to detail to create these illustrations of what is just more everyday items. The simplicity of the things she draws, using such a simple material but making it so detailed and beautiful i think is particularly admirable.
research into short film
Recently Myself and my group were assigned a task in university to create a short narrative film. We found our ideas changed from a video narrating domestic abuse, to a music video for Jets song 'are you gonna be my girl'
These are some of the variety of videos I looked at for research
For our original idea:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWbfgGDl6XE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsaamq0E964
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8qYbtRVNno
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJvaD3qYFxM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaEMI240lp4&NR=1
For our final idea(music video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aLsUF5H230
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pF2k2GOD8Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8418_BmnCeM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lWnOG2paHk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRr8ibN8dY8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J3QHzbK9jY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glgiPg6evD8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr32Xa-w2ZA
These are some of the variety of videos I looked at for research
For our original idea:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWbfgGDl6XE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsaamq0E964
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8qYbtRVNno
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJvaD3qYFxM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaEMI240lp4&NR=1
For our final idea(music video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aLsUF5H230
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pF2k2GOD8Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8418_BmnCeM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lWnOG2paHk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRr8ibN8dY8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J3QHzbK9jY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glgiPg6evD8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr32Xa-w2ZA
HR Giger
Giger is Swiss surrealist, his work may seem familiar if you've seen any of the Alien films, as he was the creator of the aliens themselves. id come across him a long time ago when i friend gave me a few art books, one of them was his i immediately admired his work though I'll admit his work is slightly obscure, some what disturbing and peculiar but that one of the things i like about it, he has his own very unique style and puts so much detail into everything that he does. Fundamental to the nature of his work is his Biomechanical aesthetic, he creates a dialectic between man and machine, this is what I like most about his work. Here's just a few examples of his work.
Frank Warrens PostSecret
PostSecret was launched by frank warren, he began by handing out post cards to strangers on the streets with an address fixed to it and asked them to anonymously send their secrets to him, I don't think he anticipated how successful it would be, now it is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a home-made postcard.
I find something about this particularly beautiful, the fact that people have held these secrets inside for fear of judgement and now they finally have a place they can voice it and be somewhat free from it, knowing that they've at least told someone, if not thousands just that people don't know who they are. Everyone knows that keeping a secret locked up inside you, especially one that makes you fill with guilt can be soul crushing sometimes all you need is a stranger to tell it to. Sometimes when I flick through some of the cards people have sent in I can imagine how these people feel, you really do empathise with them and admire them for having the strength to get on with their life, though sometimes some of the things people keep inside them is shocking but the fact they have kept it inside is a reminder that everyone makes mistakes, has secrets and that there's always more to people than meets the eye, you never know what people have locked up inside them, it makes you think about your actions and words more, and the courage of some people out there in the world. But that's not the only reason I like PostSecret, some of the postcards that are published are so artistic and beautiful. they show the creativity of so many individuals, some that have probably never even thought of pursuing art but wanted to convey their message with appropriate visual elements, or even contradicting ones to make it seem more light hearted.
These are just some of the examples of the postcards people have sent in...
If you aren't familiar with PostSecret you may even be familiar with the music video for The All-American rejects song - dirty little secret which took upon this idea of secrets on a post card and presented some of the actual postcards published in one of the PostSecret books with their track.
The All-American Rejects - Dirty little secret
PostSecrets Website
I find something about this particularly beautiful, the fact that people have held these secrets inside for fear of judgement and now they finally have a place they can voice it and be somewhat free from it, knowing that they've at least told someone, if not thousands just that people don't know who they are. Everyone knows that keeping a secret locked up inside you, especially one that makes you fill with guilt can be soul crushing sometimes all you need is a stranger to tell it to. Sometimes when I flick through some of the cards people have sent in I can imagine how these people feel, you really do empathise with them and admire them for having the strength to get on with their life, though sometimes some of the things people keep inside them is shocking but the fact they have kept it inside is a reminder that everyone makes mistakes, has secrets and that there's always more to people than meets the eye, you never know what people have locked up inside them, it makes you think about your actions and words more, and the courage of some people out there in the world. But that's not the only reason I like PostSecret, some of the postcards that are published are so artistic and beautiful. they show the creativity of so many individuals, some that have probably never even thought of pursuing art but wanted to convey their message with appropriate visual elements, or even contradicting ones to make it seem more light hearted.
These are just some of the examples of the postcards people have sent in...
If you aren't familiar with PostSecret you may even be familiar with the music video for The All-American rejects song - dirty little secret which took upon this idea of secrets on a post card and presented some of the actual postcards published in one of the PostSecret books with their track.
The All-American Rejects - Dirty little secret
PostSecrets Website
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