BEYOND A MONETARY IMPACT

Jeffery, P. (2010, January 21). Quake/Haiti. Retrieved January 27, 2010, from Flickr website:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/jesuitconference/4293988520/

Over the years Haiti has been a country that the public has not kept close in their minds.  I know that in my lifetime, it has had very little attention given to it.  Unfortunately, it takes disaster to bring the most attention and promote a greater awareness.  This earthquake was not only about a natural disaster, but about a country who's people have seen nothing but mass poverty, violence, and corruption.  The collapse of  the buildings' infrastructures demonstrates an accumulation of poor past choices of Haiti's government and the lack of help the country has needed before now.  

In other words, Haiti's collapse began before the earthquake.  The awareness provided by the Arts helps Haitians recover from the past, present, and future.

SHELTER PROCESS PHOTOS

A COMBINING OF THE "STUDY" GROUP'S INDIVIDUAL SHELTER SOLO REFELCTIONS

FLIER FOR HAITI BENEFIT & MAKESHIFT SHELTER INSTALLATION

MAKESHIFT SHELTER NARRATIVE

Katbird36. (2004, May 7).  Homeless Home.  Retrieved January 24, 2010, from Travel Webshots website:  http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1140985463055449024yANhbT

As I sit at my desk, reading what the natural light has provided me to see, my surroundings are drowned out.  As my mind soaks in the environment, it is transformed.  The sounds of cars mimic wind, while the voices of passer bys chirp beautiful songs.  The luminance, from the window before me, fills me with strength, knowledge, and peace.  While the rays of light up above, wrap their arms all around me, comforting me, and embracing my thoughts.  Light reflects, brightening my colors and giving shadow and depth on this surrounding plastic and cardboard structure.  As I finish reading one word and go on to the next, the light raises the words from the page.  Once they have gone, they flourish in my room, drifting like a subtle breeze.  They keep me cool in the summer and circulate my skylight rays in winter.  All of these experiences set the stage for my study.

"MAKESHIFT STUDY": Sketch Series, Part 1

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MAKESHIFT SHELTER

PROJECT COORDINATORS:  (Ino LoLoci is not yet picture.)

Felicia Dean                            Kelsey Rhode

Tracey Wright                      Kalani Gonzalez 

     All of the students above will create a makeshift shelter from found or repurposed materials. Our group focuses on developing a suitable space for studying.  

     Initially we were able to construct the structure with various found objects.  However, as of 1/22/10, we are limited to five found/repurposed materials and only two binders/adhesives.  We also became aware of the size/shape of the space for exhibition, 10 1/2' x 4 1/2'.  As a result, we revisited the overall shape of the structure.  Even though we had already begun brainstorming prior to this, it was time to consider our limitations.  In order to create more interest in the decor of the space, we will multipurpose all of the materials.  Even with the changes, lighting, insulation, texture, and comfort of the study are key issues we will still address.

     As for now, we have an overall plan for the choice of the materials and the display's overall shape.  Over the weekend everyone will all have pulled from their resources to find materials such as cardboard, plastic wrap, wood and fabric.  On Monday we will be able to tell what we have, organize it, determine what we still may need, and decide on what we can do with what we have.

     The projects are due on 1/29/10.  If we can organize and problem solve ahead of time, the more successful I feel we shall be.