Day Two

Hi there people!

So since I don't have my expansive photo library anymore I'll be taking screenshots from films that I love. This is from the Argentinian film Jauja. It's on Netflix streaming and it is astounding. A surrealistic coming of a age story helmed by two great leads and beautiful cinematography!

Today I learned that Charcoal is very temperamental. It is extremely responsive, but it is so responsive that I found myself trying to tone down my touch. It needs a light touch to be distinguishable in my opinion. I found that sand was surprisingly rewarding. I seem to be obsessed with texture in image and sound and sand's texture is surprisingly present in the images we created today. It feels like a puzzle made of tiny microscopic pieces, the puzzle has no end game and is kind of timeless, and I honestly love that. The paints were interesting but I found everybody else's contributions with it to be much farther and greater than my own.

I do take an issue though with the ideal of being in a role. I don't like clear definition with my own purpose on a set. I know that putting a person into a role in a machine of artistic intent makes the opporation a lot smoother but I never feel quite comfortable. I feel like Ian and Natalie have as much (if not more) potential than me in any role that they so choose. So in my proceedings forth I'll try to reign myself in a bit. I don't want controll, maybe understanding, but not control.

Knox

Here is another song for ya nerds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzKPFuLplE

Film Suggestions: (all on Netflix streaming)
Jauja : Argentinian Western Psychedelic coming of age story.
Mind Game : Puzzle Box Anime Film
Happy Go Lucky: Mike Leigh's happiest film.