1. Who are the 5+ artists you chose
- Barry McGee (Graffiti and street artist)
- Jordan Casteel (Painter focusing on community and portraiture)
- Tanya Aguiñiga (Textile artist exploring identity and border culture)
- John Lasseter (Animator and filmmaker, known for Pixar)
- J.G. Quintel (Animator, creator of Regular Show)
2. What were 5+ themes the artists addressed about making work?
- Community & Identity – Jordan Casteel and Tanya Aguiñiga focus on representation and cultural narratives.
- Street & Urban Culture – Barry McGee highlights graffiti and tagging as an art form.
- Playfulness & Humor – J.G. Quintel’s animation blends real-life experiences with absurd humor.
- Innovation & Storytelling – John Lasseter emphasizes pushing animation forward with technology.
- Art as Social Commentary – Many of these artists use their work to challenge norms or amplify marginalized voices.
3. What were 5+ challenges the artists faced in making their work?
- Public Perception & Legality – Barry McGee faced challenges as graffiti is often criminalized.
- Emotional & Personal Vulnerability – Jordan Casteel paints real people, which requires trust and openness.
- Cultural Expectations – Tanya Aguiñiga navigates identity between two cultures and how that impacts her work.
- Breaking Industry Norms – John Lasseter had to fight for 3D animation’s place in film.
- Balancing Personal Vision with Production Limits – J.G. Quintel worked within studio constraints while keeping his unique style.
4. What were 5+ inspirations you drew from the artists?
- Art can be a powerful tool for storytelling and representation
- Creativity can come from everyday life, humor, and personal experiences
- Breaking the rules (like McGee’s tagging or Quintel’s animation) can lead to something unique.
- Emotionally engaging art (like Casteel’s paintings) creates deep connections with the audience.
- Pushing boundaries in medium and style (like Lasseter’s animation) can change an industry.
5. What were 5+ things you would like to incorporate into your own work after watching these videos?
- More boldness in style, like McGee’s graffiti work.
- Deeper storytelling, inspired by Lasseter and Quintel.
- Using art to explore identity and culture, like Aguiñiga.
- Experimenting with human emotion and connection, like Casteel.
- Thinking outside the box and challenging artistic norms
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