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AMERICA'S
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AMERICA'S
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"No Reciprocal"
I give a smile and you smile back.
I lend a hand, I write lil' notes, I sing a Song.
My soul goes broke.
You lend hand.
Read your precious books.
You do hear me but never look.
--Miss nothing, yet everything misses you.--
Stay figuring riddles that lack
As I fake a smile and you smile back.
Hola- My name is Meriam Senoussi. I'm 17 years old, with brown
hair, brown eyes and olive skin. My ethnic background is mainly Algerian and
German. I don't like school, but I can't wait to go to college. The love of
my life is volleyball. I've played for over 8 years on many different teams
and clubs. Most of my free time is dedicated to volleyball, but I've played
many other sports for school such as basketball, softball, crew, swimming and
track. Some other things that I absolutely adore are marine biology and traveling.
I've only been to a few places outside of the United States- England, Algeria(
where my father's side of the family lives) and the Bahamas. My most recent
trip was the one to the Bahamas where I got to live on a research vessel, conduct
science experiments, and go snorkeling every day. It was a perfect combination
of marine biology and traveling. some other personal things about myself- I
have no siblings, no pets( as of now, but hopefully that will change), I am
a senior in high school, and I can drive. Well, I can't think of anything else
to say so I'll sign off.
Ciao,
Meriam Senoussi
Murals are a very good way to translate messages to communities. I like the ideas that they convey because they are usually about issues that affect our every day lives such as racism, education, or health care. My personal favorite was the symmetrical piece with the man with his hands out and broken chains above him. This is a powerful mural due to the positions of the character's hands. His hands stand out because they are exaggerated in size as they seem to come out of the mural towards you. The colors used may be a bit bland( black, gray, and white) but they are strong, and they make a point. I am also a fan of murals because they are usually quite large in size. Size does matter, especially when one is trying to make a point through a mural. Most are placed on a side of a building in a relatively popular place, so that many people will see it. There will be people who walk by it every day and glance at it nonchalantly. But there will be at least one person who it will nave an impact on, and for that one person, the whole mural has accomplished its goal.
Meriam Senoussi
Hello,
My name is Kelly Lagor. I'm seventeen and I live in Chicago. I thought that
the CD ROM on the muralist movement was somewhat interesting because some of
the parts were pretty boring. Some of the murals shown were very beautiful,
and others didn't really do anything for me. Even though I haven't really seen
any of the murals in Chicago, I could imagine what kind of influence that they
had upon the viewer. Some of them were unique; unlike anything I had ever seen
before and I thought that the style of the works were very original and interesting.
I am told that I am supposed to write about myself, so here goes. I'm a Gemini
and I've lived in Chicago all my life. I like all types of music except Country
and Opera. My favorite bands are Pink Floyd, Smashing Pumpkins and Led Zeppelin
among others. I also watch a lot of movies. I like science fiction, horror,
mysteries, comedies, romances, dramas, everything. Some of my favorite movies
are A Clockwork Orange, Silence of the Lambs and American Beauty. I also like
to read. I read mostly horror and science fiction / fantasy and mysteries. I've
never been to South America. I've been to London, Hawaii, and a bunch of places
in the United States. I also play the guitar; mostly classic rock and some modern
stuff.
Well, that's all I have to say.
Sincerely,
Kelly Lagor
10/21/99
Letter About ME
Hi! My name is Ruth and I am 17 years old. I am a senior (12th grade) in a
Chicago Public High School called Lincoln Park High School. I have light brown
hair, and hazel eyes and am of medium height. I like to play softball, tennis,
volleyball and soccer. I also love art. I plan to become a graphics designer
or a computer animator when I graduate from college. I was born in Romania and
came to the United States when I was six months old with my parents. I have
two sisters and one brother. But enough about me, tell me everything about YOURself!
Sincerely yours,
Ruth Longyne
"Thoughts on Murals"
The murals portrayed many of the social and political issues present at the respective time periods. Some murals tend to embrace abstractness, with ambiguous images and bold colors; as opposed to several murals which clearly portray body images such as clasped fists. Caryl Yasiro's mural on health care and immigration was especially unique because doctors were dissecting a giant head. The surrealism in the piece added emotion and made the social issues represented especially meaningful. The social and political concerns of the times, as represented by the clenched fists and medical painting, provide much useful information about what it might have been like to be a young adult growing up in those time periods, where civil rights, ethnic clashes and health care were fervent concerns among intellectuals. The overriding is expressive and powerful in each piece.
Murals
The symbolism in murals is very powerful. The large scale of the project and the relation of the message to the neighborhood in which it resides combine to further the message being conveyed. In particular, the murals in Chicago represent powerful movements in American history, such as the civil rights movement. Murals are especially important in Latin American and African American communities. By creating visual images, mural artists are able to convey an idea to the entire community whether literate or illiterate. Of the murals that we viewed, I was partial to "From my father to yours," a piece by Ray Potter (1970). The images of strength which are used in the piece, the chains breaking and the clenched fists, are highlighted by the use of symmetry and the starkness of the black and white presentation.
My name is Jamie Schleser. I was born on August 22, 1982. I live in Chicago,
Illinois, but I was born in Memphis, Tennessee. My family moved to Chicago six
days after I was born because my father took a job here as a college professor.
I don't have any brothers or sisters. You might say I am a "daddy's girl,"
but that is only because my dad's job allowed him to be at home more often than
my mother when I was young. I have a dog that I got for my birthday last year,
a Doberman pinscher named Hawk. I'm 5'2, with shoulder length brown hair and
brown eyes. Currently, I am a senior (12th grade) at Lincoln Park High School.
I graduate next year so I am in the process of applying to college. The whole
thing is giving me a headache though. There are just too many possibilities,
which is making it difficult to pick a school. I work at a law firm after school
twice a week. My job consists of primarily secretarial tasks. I also tutor other
students once a week. In general, I am very busy.
I hope to learn more about Brazil through this program. Foreign cultures are
of great interest to me. Last summer, I traveled to Europe for the first time
with a group of students from my school. We visited France, Germany, Switzerland,
Austria, and Italy. The trip was fascinating. In the future, I would love to
see more of the world.
Sincerely,
Jamie Schleser
November 1, 1999
Chicago, USA
Dear Brazilian e-mail pal,
My name is Maximino Feliciano Masaya III. Everybody just calls me Max though.
I attend a public high school here in Chicago, Lincoln Park High School. I am
17 years old and in my senior year. I have two brothers and a little sister,
all of whom are named Max also. Don't ask, it's a long story. I'm also a Filipino,
a Gemini, and a proud Christian. I do believe that I live an interesting life,
although most people would say that I'm just weird. In any case, I hope I do
not bore you with this.
I love playing volleyball and I think we can start from that since a Brazilian friend of mine, who plays in our school with me, told me that that is one of the main sport you play down there. Next to soccer of course. I plan to keep playing as I go to college. By the way, I plan to be a graphic designer and that is why I think that taking this art class will be good for me. I also like to watch a whole bunch of television and have lots of favorite show. Sorry, I can't narrow them down. In terms of school, I am currently in a program called the International Baccalaureate. It's plenty of work but I think it's worth it. I also like to read but does not have much preference in terms of the type. This goes for music as well. I listen to almost any kind of music. Anyway, I think that this would be it for now. I am looking forward to working with you with this art stuff. Tell me about you as well.
Hoping to work with you soon,
Maximino Masaya III
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