Week Three

Weekly Reflection

The final week of my Senior Project was the most successful week. Between completing my projects, I conducted some very interesting interviews with two different up-cycling artists and collected useful information from the transfer station. Comparing the two sides of the trash world will be difficult but interesting. I also spoke with Pete about the business of his craft gallery and I read up on how to sell handmade crafts in a store and online.
I learned that messages in art are more important than I had previously thought––that is, of course, what art is about. I discovered what emotion I want to evoke from people with my work and how I would like to do it. I did not apply enough of a message in this set of projects, but in the future, I definitely will. Finally, I learned which of my pieces attract people. The girls especially liked my gadgets: the inner-tube bracelet with a soda-tab buckle and the license plate birdhouse got their attention and I already received orders for some. Hopefully I will be able to sell some on an online craft site called Etsy.
I was having difficulties morphing all of my information and the three aspects of my project together (the business, the sustainability, and the art). This week was beneficial in that I got a little closer to the common theme of all three subjects.
Because I started working on my exhibit items on day one, the rest of my work will be loaded with research to assist my projects. I am excited to present on Wednesday and I hope it is informational for others.