Indiana University can be characterized as a place where impactful memories are continuously made amongst the diverse population our University has to offer. As an art student, it’s hard to pick just one impactful memory because many experiences have influenced and educated me during my time being a part of the rigorous, BFA Graphic Design…… Read more »
Month: April 2020
Online Galleries to Explore From Home
Painting by France-Lise McGurn, Restless, 2020, oil and marker on canvas While we are all stuck at home, a lot of beautiful artworks are currently stuck in galleries going unseen. It has been really frustrating for artists and art gallery owners to know that all their hard work is just sitting in a locked space……. Read more »
A Year in Review: Appreciating This Year’s Memories, Big and Small
I would’ve had a difficult time settling on a favorite IU memory from this school year before the coronavirus pandemic, and that’s even harder now—all that I experienced this school year is now colored by the knowledge that life as we knew it would screech to a halt in March. What I want to remember…… Read more »
A Year in Review: Memories From Florida
My favorite IU memory from this past year did not actually take place in Bloomington. Instead, when I think about my favorite memory from this past year, I think about Florida in December. As a member of the Marching Hundred at IU, nothing is more exciting than when the football team reaches the six-win threshold……. Read more »
Quarantine Mood Playlist: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (6ft Apart)
This week’s Quarantine Mood is “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (6ft Apart).” By this point, everyone, including our staff, has lost count on how many days we’ve been stuck at home. What better way to shake things up than by shaking our bodies to our favorite tunes with our quarantine buddies…six feet apart! Thus, we…… Read more »
Introducing: Quarantine Mood Playlists
Quarantine has drastically changed the lives of everyone. Many of the things we loved to enjoy in public with our friends are no longer possible. Thankfully, with the help of the internet, many have found ways to enjoy some of these things virtually. Here at the IU Arts & Humanities Council, we want to help…… Read more »
A Whole New (Virtual) World: Creating Art in the Our New Digital Landscape
(Pictured above: Part of Bethany’s recent painting assignment) As an art student, my whole world changed when we made the switch to online classes. I had grown used to having a studio space to work on my large paintings and being able to see what other students create in person. With this shift to online…… Read more »
A Whole New (Virtual) World: A 2D Handshake to the World
Dear reader: If I could reach through the screens that separate us, I would. Maybe through these words, I can somehow penetrate the distance. Please do let me know if you can feel the metaphysical handshake that has been extended your way. Dear professors: In the absence of expressive eyes, we each try hard to…… Read more »
COLORES (COLORS)
Everyone has a favorite song they can play that will automatically begin to change their mood. J Balvin’s newest album, Colores was curated with a similar concept in mind. Colors, like music and numbers, are a universal language. This concept is the key idea behind J Balvin’s latest album, Colores (Colors). The entire album was…… Read more »
A Whole New (Virtual) World: Taking a Different Path
Online learning can be a great tool for some, while for others like myself, it can prove to be detrimental to their learning. One of the main reasons I chose to attend IU Bloomington was because it was far away from my family and distractions. Don’t get me wrong, I love my family. However, I…… Read more »