Media Artefact (Personal Response)

I personally find the collage part of the project the most significant. Through each doodle and word that is written, we get the sense as an observer to feel the emotions of the artist. We can almost know if the song is happy or sad just by the type of writting the person used while creating their artwork. The idea also that the different collages are a mixed of printed and handwritten words give the different approaches people have towards music. Some people highly identify to song or a specific genre of music. Although, on the other hand, we have some individuals that only listen to song when they play on the radio. The spectrum is very wide, and so through our collage we wanted to represent both sides. Now focusing on the central part of the project: the earth. The change of materials does symbolize reality and the human population. We wanted to bring a realness to the project and the reflective glass photo paper was definitely a statement. When we take a look at the collage in it’s entirety, we can clearly distinguish the planet popping off the background. As if the lyrics and song titles propelled “us” forward. They helps us share how we feel and relate to various situations or obstacles we face during our life time.