I posted this originally on my own blog but I am re-posting it here to the group blog.

Immediately after reading, my mind was drawn to thinking about the visual itself of objects in spaces they are found.  In choosing to portray an object, it makes the artist think deeper about it- why is it there? What purpose does it serve? Is there thought to the visual design of the object? Who put the object there and will anyone move it, or take it away? It leads to the ability for further inquiry and a need to gain better understanding of what is actually being viewed.

I have never really done much art that is like this before. Often times, I go into detail and would also include shadows to add depth and a sense of “realness” to the image.  I look at the image I made to be more abstracted and minimalist to what I would normally create.  Working in an environment as stressful and chaotic as the one I work in, I honestly found myself more drawn to the idea of utilizing more simplistic ways in art making to allow for deeper thought and comprehension of the space and visuals.  I was ultimately able to think more about the power of simplicity.  Even the simple act of flipping the image to its side can change the perception of what it is a picture of and how it may be perceived by a viewer.