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Freak Show

" Indulge In Creepy Delights "

Vocabulary:
rak·ish:  Having or displaying a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance.

car·nal: Relating to physical, esp. sexual, needs and activities: "carnal desire".

FREAK SHOW

Deviance: in a sociological context describes actions or behaviors that violate cultural norms including formally-enacted rules

cu·ri·os·i·ty: desire to know: a : inquisitive interest in others'

monstrosity: a malformation of a plant or animal b : something deviating from the normal : freak.

monstrosity

grotesque

grotesque : odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre.

 lusus naturae : Noun, 1. a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed.

Stigma (plural: stigmata): is a word that originally means a "sign", "point", or "branding mark". It may refer to: [edit] As a symbolic mark of disgrace

spectacle

amazement

bizarre : strikingly out of the ordinary: as a : odd, extravagant, or eccentric in style or mode

entertainment : an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

amazement : Noun: A feeling of great surprise or wonder.

taboo

 feral: organism is one that has escaped from domestication and returned, partly or wholly, to a wild state.

 taboo: strong social prohibition (or ban) relating to any area of human activity or social custom that is sacred and forbidden based on moral judgment


 
fas·ci·nate: Draw irresistibly the attention and interest of (someone).
Satire: literary genre or form, although in practice it can also be found in the graphic and performing arts. the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc.

prodigy : an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration;

sideshow : a subordinate incident of little importance relative to the main event; "instruction is not an educational sideshow"

exploit : the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful;


gump·tion: Shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.

 spectacle : a : something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining; especially : an eye-catching or dramatic public display.

(works cite: Google, Google Images, Dictionary.com)

~>Producing a freak show Poster child

Pardon the show photo snapped before its prohibition was known 

Time to shed some light and put the pen down on paper.

I've begun gathering the shots and ideas for the Venice Beach Freak Show poster and I've  narrowed down some themes to pursue.







By researching detail function as it appears in Paul Benett's view of British design, I am examining the messages conveyed in my own copies of imagery. I am particularly intrigued by  "The blinding glimpse of the bleeding Truth" statement in the TED presentation.

At contemplating the puzzlement of freak lifestyle, I am trying to derive a civil angle for the portrayal of such bizarre figures.

Joy!
"...All forms of entertainment are exploitation..."
    -The Last American Freak Show, documentary film

TECHNOLOGIC

^ Daft Punk~~
Just a fun little anecdote about the way designing anything feels to me.
(..it may just be OCD, lol JK.) But I love the digital option to CHANGE.
Some artists consider their master pieces as unfinished for there is always room to enhance.

After Tuesdays critique on the first final advertisement design, I was instantly enlightened on a difference that would likely change the scene of my ad piece. Instead of slapping the brand name smack right in the front of the viewers face, placing it at the bottom corner gives the eye room to roam the ad, finally closing with the company's seal.

" Buy it, use it, break it, fix it,
Trash it, change it, mail - upgrade it,
Charge it, pawn it, zoom it, press it,
Snap it, work it, quick - erase it,
Write it, cut it, paste it, save it,
Load it, check it, quick - rewrite it,
Plug it, play it, burn it, rip it,
Drag and drop it, zip - unzip it,
Lock it, fill it, call it, find it,
View it, code it, jam - unlock it,
Surf it, scroll it, pause it, click it,
Cross it, crack it, switch - update it,
Name it, rate it, tune it, print it,
Scan it, send it, fax - rename it,
Touch it, bring it, Pay it, watch it,
Turn it, leave it, start - format it. "

~technologic~

Final Decision

--Assignment 2--

Once appointing the Sprint ad's hierarchy
1. Cell Phone
2.Brand Logo
3. Quote
I was ready to settle it's arrangement.
It turned out that swapping the photo opposite had a more appeasing look to glancing around its information status.
In the original ad, the distractingly bold text was prejudicial to the easy flow of announcing the phone.  By downsizing the text and up sizing the phone, it is easier the spot out the most important aspect.

Now between the last two images, I am debating whether the smaller regular font on the quote is clearer than the small bold font.  I was referred to inspecting the Bauhaus style of presentation in which minimal adornment creates a clean perspective.
It's as if the regular font models the Sprint "Simply Everything" plan in the third ad with the descriptive information present but not overbearing.

TED art~ a celebration of life

While exploring the artistic talents worthy of TED commemoration, I was intrigued by Raghava KK's style for expression. 
1st Avatar: Cartooning
2nd Avatar: The Painter
3rd Avatar: Realistic Discover
--the darker forms of thought
4th Avatar: Family Guy

TED Site~ features video & commentary

The talk given by the gypsy Indian artist displayed his work ethic as a ruthless yet honest portrayal of his being. The reflection of his process is best described by the five lives of his development.
A light of compassion shines through the naivety of his uprisings.  I respect his struggle, while his work may come off as offensive to some.  It seems as if the main message throughout the stages from which he has persevered is to come out of dwelling in the small things and instill a larger than life positive affect of possibility.

I read another article from Inc. magazine comparing the magic and wonder that is the celebration of life through art.  As Raghava KK mentioned he does, I believe that to collaborate with anybody and everyone met is a blessing to humanity.  This is the inspiration of both the TED awards and the Burning Man festival. No matter whether the exhibit is featured in an impeccable gallery or the middle of the Black Rock Desert, the glamorous manifestation of man to create an artifact of life as they know it shows power to the appreciation of sharing with others.   
Why TED and Burning Man are more Similar than you Think

The freaks come out to Venice Beach

I went out to Venice Beach last Wednesday in plans of fulfilling the Freak Show project and arrived to find that it is only available on weekends.  Sunday evening I made a second trip out to gather the photographs necessary for building toward the assignment.
At first, I was reluctant to visit because I'd been there before and was expecting it to be as small as it had been. I was glad upon entry to find an extended museum and live show on stage.  I spoke with Danielle, the owner who explained that they'd been able to expand the space during the recent years and had acquired several new attractions.  There were several artifacts to explore in the gallery, but Rocky five-legged canine mascot was the most adorable freak at the exhibit who showed his grace by prancing up to me and allowing me to pet him =) .  Aside from him though, the balloon and sword swallowing guy along with the flexible electric girl are definite assets necessary in putting forth the freak shows success. Danielle said that this coming weekend, they are expecting a visit from the "Wolf Man" of Mexico who has performed there already in the past.