Historic Architecture

 

The Lightner Museum

 

• The Lightner Museum has a lot of windows with the red trim surrounding each edge
• In the front of the Lightner Museum, there are two large towers that demand a powerful presence
• On either side of the front lawn of the Lightner Museum, there are gates that include four shells

• The Lightner Museum was originally named the Alcazar Hotel
• The Alcazar Hotel, now the Lightner Museum, was built in 1888
• The main room in the Lightner Museum had originally been a large swimming pool when it was the Alcazar Hotel
• Last photo of the Lightner Museum is credited to Lightner Museum Then and Now

The Casa Monica Hotel

• The Casa Monica Hotel has a lot of intricate design-work between the overall architecture, and the simple yet delicate designs along the windows
• The Casa Monica we know today holds a lot of resemblance to its original structure, including original textile decoration along the outside of the building 
• There are an extraordinary number of windows that capsulate the Casa Monica Hotel

• The Casa Monica Hotel had many names throughout the years, originally the Casa Monica, then the Cordova Hotel, as well as the Alcazar Annex until finally switching back to the Casa Monica Hotel
• The Casa Monica Hotel had originally opened its doors to the public in 1888
• When the Casa Monica had been originally built and purposed as a hotel, Henry Flagler was furious to have a competitor and the hotel's furniture would frequently and mysteriously "vanish" while on the railroad to St, Augustine, which Flagler owned

The Trynity Parish Church

• The Trynity Parish Church has various windowpanes that indulge in particular designs depicting religious figures
• The Trynity Parish Church has a vibrant red door on the right side of the building
• The Trynity Parish Church's architecture includes a bountiful number of archways all throughout the property

• The Trynity Parish Church is the oldest Presbyterian church, including some of the oldest windowpanes in the state of Florida
• The Trynity Parish Church was built in 1821
• The Trynity Church has what is called by the locals a "disappearing face" on the front stained-glass windowpane that regularly "vanishes" throughout the day

The Governor's House

• The Governor's House is made out of the local material that had been sourced for a lot of buildings in the town, Coquina
• The Governor's House includes a vast number of balconies that is trimmed with red wood
• The Governor's House has a decorative platform in the small courtyard on the right side of the building

• The Governor's House, also known as the Casa del Gobierno, had originally served the purpose of housing the official governor, Juan Ponce De Leon, in 1565
• The Governor's House was built in 1598
• The balcony overlooking the town square on the right side of the Governor's building was originally built for the officials to have a place to watch the public executions

Sketch 1

Sketch 2

  

Water Fountain

Water Fountain

Cardboard, Duct Tape, Scissors, Ruler, Box Cutter, Painter's Tape

35in x 21in x 18 in 

Water Fountain Second Angle

Water Fountain Third Angle

Water Fountain Spout Close-Up

Water Fountain Logo Close-Up

Water Fountain Paper Model

Water Fountain Cardboard Progress

Water Fountain Duct Tape Progress

11-Year-Old Boy Designs Beautiful Prototype

 

A Cat Thing

Art21 Response

 Tau Lewis

Tau Lewis

Reflective and "In your face."

Tau Lewis at Night Gallery

Color Scheme

The installment contains a vast array of colors, ranging from black to a shade of creamy beige. This demonstrates a color scheme.

Tau Lewis at Cooper Cole Gallery

Actual Texture

The creation involves a wide array of materials from the thin material used to create the face and tongue, as well as the tassels material used for the hanging vines. These materials portray actual texture.

Elements and Principles

Color Scheme

Wendy Walgate, artist

Horizon Mantle

Color Scheme

Personal Photo

Creativity I Admire

 

Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan 

Ilya Repin, 1885

Oil Paint, Panel Painting

I admire this painting due to its intense pull of emotions; how dramatic one's style of painting can affect the viewers. This image depicts the aftermath of a man murdering his son, feeling the immense guilt and shame alone with fear or anxiety of what comes next. It was created by a man named Ilya Repin who was a Russian oil painter in the 1880s. He demonstrates terrific emotion and feeling as you move through the piece, connecting the surroundings to the foreground. 

Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan

Daddy's Lap

Njalo Bongani, 2012

Used Reclining Chair, Shards of Glass

I adore this piece created by Bongani, because it demonstrated the uncomfortable and the jarring reality that is unfortunately common in most homes. It tells a story of the perpetual feeling of doom that emanates from a father figure or where they can often reside in a home, making it feel unsafe or unwelcoming. Bongani gives the viewer a visual representation of what this can feel like without the need to write it out or use facial representation on a canvas.

Daddy's Lap

The Execution of Lady Jane Grey

Paul Delaroche, 1833

Oil on canvas

This piece of artwork is a devastation rendition of a young Lady Jane Grey being executed; it pulls deep despair and sadness from the viewer as it shows her unknowing demise being near. In this image, Lady Jane Grey is a sixteen-year-old girl whose life was taken noticeably early. The message to the viewer displays sorrow and fear of the unknown, something that is very raw and powerful as it strikes fear into the viewer. The values and contrasts between the figures' choice of clothing to demonstrate innocence and doom are choices I considered to be quite emotional and meaningful for this young woman's end.

The Execution of Lady Jane Grey

War Pieta

Max Ginsburg, 2007

Oil on canvas

This image above portrays intense emotion of sorrow and anguish, it is showing the mother's loss of a son. Losing a son to war is one of the most gut-wrenching experiences a family ever has to endure, especially a mother. This mother's love is shown through her wails and cries painted on her face; she is grieving as this is the last time she'll be able to touch her son's head. Around the figures there are burning towers, a hat bloodied by the son's blood, a weapon, a few bullet casings, a crumpled up American Flag, and an empty canteen. The crumpled of flag is to explain the trust and belief of the country, almost saying, "Look what you've done." This piece is extremely powerful and gives a lot of emotion throughout the foreground and background.

War Pieta  

A Few of My Favorite Things

 A Few of My Favorite Things

Sony Cyber-Shot Digital Camera in the top left, because I love Photography and indulge in freelance photography occasionally.

Marvel Legends Spider-Man figurine in the middle of the top row, because I love the character designs of the various different Spider-Man characters as well as enjoyed the recent animated films.

Beribes noise-cancelling headphones on the right, due to my love of music and it gives me an outlet to think.

My hand-made guitar string ring underneath, demonstrating my enjoyment of the instrument and my likeness of personality in my daily outerwear.

PlayStation blue controller on the bottom left, I own a PlayStation console that I often use to play video games with my friends.