Event #1

Event #1 
April 11th: Design Media Arts graduate solo show - Youjin Cheng
 After attending this event, I was able to see how art, technology, and science are closely related (week 1 blog).  This event was hosted by Youjin Cheng, an art student at UCLA, and it was held at the Broad Art Center.  In the middle of the room, there was an xbox controller attached to a couple of long strings which were connected to the main screen in the front of the room.  After reading and writing about the connection of art and technology in week one, it was interesting to see this displayed up close and in person.  Math, technology, and science all played a role in making the artist’s project come to life.
Attending this event inspired me to think creatively as it was eye opening to see it first hand.  I thought the layout of the room was quite unique which helped me think outside of the box.  The xbox controller on the top level of the room gave depth to the exhibit as the screen was on the bottom level.  
I really enjoyed this event.  I think many people would have benefitted from attending this event as it helped make me think how art can be created from objects we use in our everyday lives.  Art is everywhere and it is a big part of our lives.  It was inspiring to see modern and creative art in a way that is less common than other art forms.  

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