The Art of This Culture: Rastafarianism

Rastafarianism is not only a religious movement but also a culture and way of life. Through music, Rasta people express their love for life, love, and Jah, their God. The drum is a symbol of the Africanness of Rastafari, and some mansions assert that Jah's spirit of divine energy is present in the drum. Reggae music was born in Trenchtown, the ghetto of Kingston, Jamaica. Bob Marley and Peter Tosh are pretty much the reason for the international awareness of reggae music and Rastafarianism. Like "Exodus," many songs are written to promote the Rastafari doctrine. Dreadlocks as well as marijuana are often associated with this culture as a way of expression. Rastas maintain that dreadlocks are supported by Leviticus 21:5 ("They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in the flesh.") I love this culture and find Rasta music beautiful and inspiring.

Art on Youtube 2

This video is called 1week of art works and its one canvas or wall that gets completely covered in black and white paint until the very end. All of the works they do are gorgeous and unique. The multiple artists who participated incorporated all of their personalities and individuality to create one big piece. It's truly amazing.

My Left and Right Brain

I drew my brain as I see my right brain as full of random creativity and my left brain as dull and black and white. The quote in the ribbon says "The art of art, the glory of expression... is simplicity." (said by Walt Whitman)

Human Psyche

The Human Psyche will never be fully understood. In this abstract painting one can find faces or parts of the body depending upon their imagination. The combinations of cool and warm colors symbolize the conflicts that we all experience as humans. The different depths and values it possesses shows the different depths of perception we all have. The brain and thought processes of each individual is so abstract that no one can really fully comprehend everybody's thought processes.

Catharisis I

I was with my best friend Jessika, whom I've known since I was in the third grade and we were listening to all of our favorite songs from our freshman year in high school in her room. That year was such a big deal to both of us because we ended up dating the same guy and he was the biggest loser ever. We both learned and grew from that experience and when we heard this song by Something Corporate, it brought back all the memories. Ironically, this guy texted me inviting me to a party that same night Jess and I had listened to this song. I hadn't talked to this kid in months, and out of the blue he invited me to some party. I remembered all the hurt he put me and my best friend through and of course denied his invite, but still I reminisced in all that we were. This song meant so much to me back then, and it still does. I used to listen to it constantly when he broke up with me and cried every time I heard it. When Jessika and I listened to it in her room this past weekend though, we didn't cry, but laughed at how young we were and how we thought we loved him. Even though this song brings back those memories, it now helps me to remember how strong of a person I am, and how I should live my life with no regrets, just learning experiences.

Slideshow of Favorite Works of Art

All of these are pictures from Deviantart.com of either portraits or paintings.

My Favorite Artist

My favorite artist would have to be Andy Warhol. All of his works are unique and creative, especially in the way he makes them. He's not your typical paint on canvas with a brush artist, he actually put thought and creativity into how he made his works of art, he invented new ways in putting art on paper. Each piece was its' own individual, no two looked the same. He left behind a legacy and was adored by many.