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Third Eye: an Exhibition at the OSU Urban Art Space

2011-01-23T02:20:00.005-05:00

Third Eye: an Exhibition at the OSU Urban Art Space
Originally uploaded by Nirazilla

Third Eye: an Exhibition at the OSU Urban Art Space

2011-01-23T02:20:00.003-05:00

Third Eye: an Exhibition at the OSU Urban Art Space
Originally uploaded by Nirazilla

Third Eye: an Exhibition at the OSU Urban Art Space

2011-01-23T02:20:00.001-05:00

Third Eye: an Exhibition at the OSU Urban Art Space
Originally uploaded by Nirazilla

Out of your peers at CCAD, past or present, whose work to you most admire? You need not limit yourself to one.

2010-06-02T19:05:00.001-04:00

I like this question the most out of anything I've gotten lately. This list is very incomplete and poorly-written, but it's a good starting point.

Tyler Bolyard: An amazing young artist whose highly characteristic illustrations always leave me smiling, astounded and curious for more. I don't know him well personally, but it's difficult to do anything but sit in awe of his abilities. He can do everything from draw a gorgeous rendition based on "Where The Wild Things Are," to sculpt an enormous, 7-foot bear in a pirate costume. Definitely one of the best in our year, I feel.

Jonathan Hodge: A past freshman/future sophomore whose current skill set dwarfs many graduates'. Tends to paint in a beautiful, Renaissance-modeled style. Also a noted devotee of art history, philosophy and traditional artwork. Plus, his parents are both writers and amazing people themselves.

Simone Noronha: I can't even define her artwork, but it makes my eyes dance like few others' at CCAD. To date, the only girl I've met at CCAD who produces vectors of her caliber. Vectors of everything from portraits to penises, in fact. Beautiful, highly sensitive colors all around, as well.

Don McCullough: An insane Japanese-influenced artist who wants to work in comics. Normally people with interests like his are a dime a dozen, but Don has flair, style, resolve and is able to produce visuals I've seen nowhere else at this school or anywhere else for that matter. If any CCAD illustrator is destined to be a future professional comic artist, I'd bet on Don.

Alex Alvarado: Unbelievable fundamental skills and intense digital painting ability, plus other talents such as music and general awesomeness. I've yet to be unhappy in this man's presence, because I see nothing but sunshine and good fortune in this dude's future.

Kirsten Zirngibil: An interesting and insanely gifted artist and the only other person in my year still on a full ride scholarship. That says enough in and of itself. Primarily science fiction conceptual illustration that simply obliterates most other artists i comparison. She has a Formspring too: http://www.formspring.me/KirstenZirngibl

Kenay Kasch: A fine artist with a heart and a mind of gold. Plus, he's known to paint large and organize grand group shows and discussions for the student body to enjoy. Very career-minded with one of the most firmly screw-on heads I've seen from CCAD. Definitely a ringer.

Ryan Walters: One of my best friends in the world and a great fine artist who's work comes closest to mirroring the majesty of such modern artists as Rauschenberg and Jenny Saville. One of the few people who I know (not feel, know) makes his life revolve around "art," as centrally as I do. It's also been a pleasure seeing him grow as a person and an artist over the years, as he was one of the first kids to give me a chance when I was still a nervous, hyper-active and grossly incompetent freshman. He also has a Formspring, but either doesn't answer many questions or deletes answers because he isn't as into the Internet as I am. Which is sad, considering I find him one of the easiest, nicest and most helpful artists at this school one can talk to: http://www.formspring.me/indigestions

Kevin Blasius: My (ex-)roommate and one of my closest friends. Crazy potential and the strongest, most respectable work ethic I've seen ever, not just at CCAD. This young man commands respect with the latent talent I've come to know he possesses, but his tragedy is that he's so quiet and reserved, almost nobody knows him or anything about him. It's one of my greatest hopes that he will find a way to come out of his shell a little and realize the skills I know are just frothing under the surface.

And these are just the few people who's work I'm familiar with in the few circles I sometimes frequent. I know CCAD is home to many great artists whose work I'm just unfamiliar with, have yet to see or am simply misinterpreting.

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Third Eye: an Exhibition at the OSU Urban Art Space

Third Eye: an Exhibition at the OSU Urban Art Space

Third Eye: an Exhibition at the OSU Urban Art Space

Out of your peers at CCAD, past or present, whose work to you most admire? You need not limit yourself to one.

I would say more in a comment of how I feel, and how I can relate to your work but there isn't enough room on here to do so.. and if all this is creepy to you, then it gives me something to laugh at.

What exactly do you think makes an artist great, since you've stated that you don't consider yourself to be a great artist?

That person who left the "GREAT artist" comment seemed incredibly overenthusiastic. Are you creeped out by that as I am?

How are you such a GREAT artist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What is your favorite movie? I realize this is a boring question, but perhaps you would like a break from all the heavy ones you've been getting. Also I am genuinely curious.

What has made you so disillusioned towards marriage, love, and other standards that society puts forth for us?

I am sure someone has asked you this before, but what does "nirazilla" mean?

To rebound your career-based question, do you have any certainties about what you're going to do after graduation? If so, (how) have your goals changed since you entered as a freshman? (You were doing some professional work before you attended, right?)

(If you had to chose): Based on past trauma and current symptoms, what psychological disorder are you most similar to?

You seem very open to people here, the anonymous people of Formspring. Blindly offering company and sharing personal details doesn't bother you? Is this how you conduct yourself in person?

Do you feel that being born into a family of artists has contributed to your own development as a creative individual? Do you feel it's in your genes? If not, then what influenced you as a child (or whenever) to feel the need to create?

favorite film? director? actor? Are you interested in time-based media or have ever experimented with it?

If your mind was a scenic landscape, what would it look like?

what, exactly, is beauty?

Is there any particular reason you came to Ohio for your studies? The general trend among people I know in our age group seems to be people doing everything in their power to find a way OUT of Ohio.

If you were forced to adhere to any major, organized religion, which would you chose?

why did you become an artist?

Are you comfortable in your own skin?

Why did you dislike high school?

What's the way to your heart? :)

You're such a fucking prick. You deserve everything to you that happened in grade and high school.