Biography and Self Portrait

Here I am.  Zev O'Brien-Gould.  In this picture I am engaged in a conversation on my Cell Phone.  Interestingly enough, I care naught for my cell phone.  I rather enjoy not having one on me.  I guess I enjoy the freedom.  I like this photo because it remindes me that, I too, get sucked into the need for connection.  We often forget that it is ok to be on our own. 
Here I am standing centralized in the photo.  Very clear, and in focus, I am very much the subject of the picture.  The line of my right arm and the line of my left shoulder angle upward towrds my head, bringing the viewers attention to my face.  Over my left shoulder are a series of figures.  They are out of focus, and blend into the background.  Their jackets and hair color are darker, and meld together creating an overall mass to my left.  Balanced on the other side of me is a series of out-of-focus multi-colored blobs.  Although there are several of them, and they create a busier feel than the rest of the image, they equate the opposing side of the background.  As you view this photo, notice how your eyes first recognize me, as a person, with a face, then travel to the right, and see the figures. They then travel to the opposite side to investigate the colors and shapes, and finally, return back to my face.
I wonder what I was talking about as I give what I recognize as, a slight grin!

Sound- Alternating Rhythm of Sound

Alternating Rhythm of Sound

Sound

Soothing Sound

Sound

Culminating Sound

Sound

Harsh Sound

Sound

Mesmerizing Sound

Rhythm Assignment

Choose one of the five senses besides visual: sound, touch, taste, or smell.  Select four words related to the sense.  Some examples are: Jumpy, crackling, sliding, harsh, rough, sweet.  Create four different designs, one to express the emotional content through visual rhythm of each word.  then create a final, fifth design, inspired by your sense, which emphasizes one type of rhythm, either alternating or progressive.