Category: Research Binder

I have chosen to work with a ceramic Pillsbury Doughboy sponge holder. The Pillsbury Doughboy as a mascot can represent commercialism, innocence, or the facade of a character meant to serve marketing purposes. Any personal ties we feel to him as consumers are a bunch of lies! My object can carry insidious undertones if looked… Continue reading Mia Ranello – Project 1

I chose a glass container in the shape of a heart.  My middle name is Corazón so I have always had a strong connection to hearts.  I won’t delve into why my parents named me that, but there was an immense amount of purpose in naming me that and there is a lot of meaning… Continue reading “Glass Heart” Cory Sanderson

The object I chose is a small green teapot. Teapots were originally used to steep tea leaves and boiled water or were later used to boil water and to be poured over tea bags into tea cups. Teapots today can symbolize storytelling and friendship, as tea is often enjoyed in the company of friends or… Continue reading Teapot Research – Project 1

My original object is a statue of a gold bald eagle. It is used in many ways to represent people’s freedom, love for the nation, and those who have served in the military, or a combination of these. When the eagle is displayed, especially in a personal setting in today’s political climate, it has a… Continue reading Zellers – Project 1: Part 1 Writing

Part 1: Writing Assignment The object that I chose to work with is a cat, which is a fluffy and lazy animal.  I believe cats symbolize cunning, grace and independence.  Cats remind of Egyptian culture and how people worship the sphinx as a powerful ruler watching over them and protecting them.  Overall I want my… Continue reading Christina DeLuca: “Accumulations” – research assignments & reference material