Sea Life - Roxie Poser

I chose one of the building photos given to us rather than take my own photo.  Having never been to the Mesa College campus, I don't know the type of classes held in this building so couldn't incorporate art to go with building use.  Having seen pictures of the campus, the buildings look so cold and uninviting.  I moved to San Diego from Montana where there are no oceans, so I am mesmerized by the ocean and everything in it.  I snorkel whenever I can as well as go to aquariums to view underwater life.  I recently returned from Hawaii where I saw a sea turtle while snorkeling.  When I found a picture of a sea turtle on the internet, I knew I had to use it.  In aquariums, I can stand for hours watching the jellyfish float through the water.   After  finding an appropriate picture of a jellyfish on the internet, I used it as well.  I liked Barbara Kruger’s art in the Stuart Collection where she took a huge, blank wall and proceeded to put many images of clocks on the wall.  She commented she wanted to “create a space of visual pleasure, comfort and relevancy”.  All of a sudden a blank, boring wall became interesting and most likely a conversation piece.   Following the inspiration of Ms. Kruger, I tried to use artwork to liven up a building with the idea it would create a more pleasant atmosphere.  Everyone gets stressed out taking classes and some need to juggle work, homework, childcare, and more.  Adding art work to the cold facade of the buildings may make the students college experience more pleasant and comfortable.

-Roxie Poser