So a third has been added. Wasteland. Maybe it was the full moon, maybe it was the stress of finals week a-comin. But I don't think so. This is a powerful documentary. Vik Muniz is an incredible artist and through this project, an anthropologist, philanthropist, and social activist.
His idea was to change the lives of a group of people with the same materials they use in their lives everyday.
You need to see the full thing (instant view on Netflix!) - the trailer doesn't do it justice. But here it is .
WASTE LAND Official Trailer from Almega Projects on Vimeo.
"The moment when one thing turns into another thing is a beautiful moment. A combination of sounds transforms into music." - Vik Muniz
Here's the poster I made for a class in response to the film. I arranged our glass bottles into a mosaic in my driveway and stood on the roof to take a picture. Can anyone guess what it's supposed to be? It's a bird in mid flight (inspired by this image).
I am definitely making this on my list of movies to see this summer. The trailer makes me even teary. Your photography always moves me in a way that makes me want to get even more into knowing more about taking pictures. I don't want to guess wrong about your picture. What I see is bacteria and an emperor standing on top of waves. I hope you're not offended or anything! This is from someone who thought for years that the backcountry.com logo was a scary ski mask instead of a sheep. haha True story.
ReplyDeletep.s. Thank you for sending me that poster! haha Seriously made me laugh! :)
Great job stimulating and participating in discussions as you've thoughtfully presented such a variety of topics.
ReplyDeleteLauren - I meant to respond to this much earlier :) It's a bird! Flying from the left side of the frame, top wing and bottom wing, head and beak with something in it (i used a whole bunch of those purple flowers that popped up a couple of weeks ago). It's so interesting to hear what other people see in it!
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