Journal Entry #8 - PechaKucha Reflection
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| My PechaKucha 20x20 Presentation (2017) by Vashon Tnee |
Beginning with "I am...", I decided to portray myself as a student first of all (picture of the University), followed by my specialisation as a designer (a designer's lightbulb) and then making the difference between my position as a designer and an artist (the artist's palette). Following that, I include the fact that I was a musician as well, selectively choosing a photograph which contained two of the instruments that I play (the guitar and the piano). I then inform them that I am also a traveller by heart, filled with wanderlust (hiking silhouette) which would set the tone for my later images.
Transitioning into "I like..." after the wanderlust picture was ironic, as I intended for it to be humorous that while I am a traveller at heart, I do like to spend time lazing on the couch at home as well (picture of cat, remote and couch). I include my love for books (Stardust by Neil Gaiman), and incorporate how I also enjoy other written media such as manga and comics (picture of comic book characters and manga protagonists) which are all part of my creative inspirations when I design or illustrate as an artist. I include my love for movies and TV (pictures of cinema and television) alike, citing various shows that I have watched over the years which helped influence and shape me as an individual as well. I also added the fact that I like the concept of space and how it continues to intrigue me in this day and age.
Proceeding into "I want...", I began with more materialistic needs, such as money (picture of money), also meant to be comedic since it is something relatable to my audience. I then shift the tone a little by talking about how as an artist, I wanted to leave my mark in the world (picture of footprint on sand), and include my slight fear of my mark being washed away by the ocean just like the footprints on the sand. I talk about how I wish to continue travelling, to fulfil my wanderlust, and then began to talk about wanting less materialistic things such as helping others (picture of a helping hand with an elderly person), how I volunteer as an individual amongst other things such as wanting a family (picture of a family) as well. I take it a step further with the reflection and inform the audience that I want more time as well as to spend time wisely (picture of a watch), and finally I conclude my PechaKucha with a note that I want to conclude my life with peace and tranquillity after traversing across the globe and seeing all that I wish to see (picture of zen).
In a nutshell, my PechaKucha was created with both comedic and serious intonations that I wanted to portray to my audience. Whilst my current life is full of fun and energy, there is so much more I wish to accomplish in the future, and this PechaKucha exercise has helped me to redefine my goals and aspirations.
Hi Vashon, I liked that your Pecha Kucha evoked a tone (comedic and serious) that presumably reflects your personality in real life. I am interested in why you chose to use stock images instead of photos of yourself (e.g. as an artist or musician)?
ReplyDeleteAlso, I realise your definitions of the self is largely clear of any digital influences, except for tv and movies. Do you think meaning making (such as your artistic pursuits and how you intend to leave your mark) is best done away from the digital?
Hi Jacquelyn, to be honest, I haven't really thought about the digital realm as something valuable in my life until recently since I embarked on the interactive media design course in the University. I could have sourced for a better image in the beginning which was meant to indicate to people that I was also now a designer. Initially, I was more of a traditional media artist, having done exhibitions based on traditional mediums such as watercolor, oil, pastel, the old masters' tools. So I felt that your question was really interesting because now I feel that I am moving towards something digital in my life, artistically especially.
DeleteP.S. The reason for the stock images was to reflect some kind of connection for me to the digital, since we're always tied to Google these days, I wanted to make it funny that everything that makes up who we are can be sourced on Google these days instead of having to take it ourselves. Perhaps I could have mentioned this in my initial blog post. Thank you!