Comments for 17 Days Video Series

Comment on Day 1 | Dietmar Krumrey by nick gee

nick gee — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:17:48 +0000

it was very interesting to have Dietmar visit and speek about the videos that he made. its not everyday that you get a first hand explanation from the artist and his own personal experiences or thoughts about the work he is producing.

Comment on Day 9 | Stephanie Lempert by nick gee

nick gee — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:11:04 +0000

communcation is widely misunderstood within even the human race, translation of word from one language to another could bring about multiple meanings. i liked watching these videos and hearing the different interpretations of animal language.

Comment on Day 7 | Joe Nanashe by nick gee

nick gee — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:42:04 +0000

“Save your good name?” i don’t think joe should have anything to worry about in regards to saving his name. the name joe or joseph has been around since biblical times. thinking that every average joe from the past is what defines you is pretty sad. lets face it you could do this with any name that pops into your head.

Comment on Day 17 | Ling-Wen Tsai by nick gialanella

nick gialanella — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:58:19 +0000

The videos “waterbug” and “bottle” i felt both have the best relationship with sounds and imagery, both of which were very soothing to experiance, something i could be mesmerized by for hours which works well to portray the timelessness effect Ling-wen Tsai wanted to give to the viewer.

Comment on Day 16 | Anna Chiaretta Lavatelli by nick gialanella

nick gialanella — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:38:15 +0000

the still films captured my attention a lot. i liked watching for the sight shifts in motion that reassured that you were watching a video, forcing this feeling that something was going to happen.

Comment on Day 4 | Lydia Moyer by nick gialanella

nick gialanella — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:25:58 +0000

I really enjoyed Bloodrain. it was interesting to see a video of nature and earth be shown to relate to the human body as a living being. I think people need to start treating the earth just in that way, as a living thing, to which miss treated will eventually die and fail to exist

Comment on Day 3 | Myriam Thyes by Elizabeth M Sant

Elizabeth M Sant — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:32:32 +0000

At first I thought it looked like a peter max take off, but in fact it was more like cut outs than ilustrations. The cut out look made me think of making flags and the history that makes the flag have value.

Comment on Day 14 | David Poolman by Elizabeth M Sant

Elizabeth M Sant — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:28:31 +0000

This video had so much to say. It was fun to pass by it and just hear parts and know where it was going. The times that I felt the depression was when i would watch it a few times in a row. Then the quietness of the video settled.

Comment on Day 3 | Myriam Thyes by loarn chilcote

loarn chilcote — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:43:53 +0000

There are many things i enjoy in this project, the design, format and color, but most of all i like the constant motion of it. This element of all these pieces, that make up flags are always moving. I think it adds a pleasant visual affect.

Comment on Day 16 | Anna Chiaretta Lavatelli by karie

karie — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:21:09 +0000

i found it interesting that Lavatelli’s work is continuing the investigation of Cindy Sherman’s work except with the reversal of using video instead of photographs. I feel like Lavatelli’s videos work as photographs also, however, because of her understanding the importance of time. Changing the speed of the clips gives her the ability to frame the moment she wants the viewer to concentrate on.

Comment on Day 12 | Sylvie Bélanger by Maikeru

Maikeru — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:48:21 +0000

The imagery was interesting, and I enjoyed the way it looped. It felt very much like a mental loop that the person in the video couldn’t get off of.

Comment on Day 8 | Christopher Coleman by kevin

kevin — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:19:14 +0000

A giant air purifier.. that would be awesome. I find breathing can become a rhythmic action especially when its an action most people do not think about on a consecutive basis. Good use of audio

Comment on Day 16 | Anna Chiaretta Lavatelli by kevin

kevin — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:15:12 +0000

The color work really catches my attention and has a strong emotional status. The color usage also is prime. Lime green on the red with the strong lighting is perfect for the atmosphere you were going for.

Comment on Day 13 | Deborah Jack by kevin

kevin — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:08:13 +0000

i found the water to be almost like a dream state. Memories did flash around in my head so kudos for that but i agree with Mary on the slavery topic that was talked about

Comment on Day 10 | Roderick Coover by kevin

kevin — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:06:34 +0000

Time is a huge factor to everyone in the world. I currently am revolving my work around time and all it is to people. I found the triptych has a sense of balance i didnt think would work but actually is quite equal.

Comment on Day 5 | Courtney Grim by kevin

kevin — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:03:35 +0000

the use of the split screen effect catches my eye to almost have a diptych feel to the work as it is still a whole.

Comment on Day 3 | Myriam Thyes by kevin

kevin — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:58:16 +0000

Go go flash, reminds me of kaleidescopes in a sense to where the shapes change and move around. Good work

Comment on 17 Days: Spring 2008 by kevin

kevin — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:52:55 +0000

the 17 days is a good foot in the door for WMU in their video fine arts area. Many people get to see the work which i really think is good. Rock on video art!

Comment on Day 1 | Dietmar Krumrey by Jesse Soltis

Jesse Soltis — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:37:09 +0000

After seeing this video series I began to look closer at the repetition in daily life, but also got me thinking about how communicating an idea could relate to video. Actually having you come and discuss how these videos came about helped to kick start my thinking about the use of video in art making, a well as how linear video as opposed to manipulated video, can be just as effective in communicating an idea.

Comment on Day 3 | Myriam Thyes by Nick G

Nick G — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:40:37 +0000

its interesting to see so many references to war between the transitions of different countries. it’s sad to think the most memorable accounts between two countries are the conflicts they had. not that war shouldn’t be a most memorable event, but i just wanted to state the fact of this recurring event.