2/28/25 Today we went outside to do dot art.

This is my artist charcoal

We used blueberries and lettuce to dye the fabric.

Artist Statement: Kampbell Harris: This project aimed to explore the impact of the Columbian Exchange through history and art. History provided context on the exchange of goods and cultures, while art allowed me to creatively represent these exchanges. I created a piece using symbols or food items from both worlds, choosing materials and colors that reflected their cultures. Some aspects, like using meaningful symbols, worked well, but challenges like time management and balancing accuracy with creativity arose. If I had more time, I would add more details or explore other aspects of the exchange. "Food for Thought" could reflect on the project's impact through visual slides. For my piece, I selected symbols and food items that were exchanged between the two worlds, choosing materials and colors that reflected the distinct cultural identities of the peoples involved. This approach helped me highlight the shared influences that reshaped both hemispheres. Elements such as the potato, maize, spices, and domesticated animals served as the focal points of my artwork, each carrying significant cultural and economic weight. In executing this project, I faced both successes and challenges. One strength was the effective use of meaningful symbols that captured the essence of the exchange. The incorporation of food items was a particularly impactful choice, as it made the historical exchange tangible and accessible. 

Mandalas appear in different cultures because they serve as universal symbols of wholeness, balance, and harmony. They often represent the cosmos or the self, reflecting a deep connection to spirituality and the natural world. Their intricate patterns and circular designs evoke a sense of unity, which is why they resonate across diverse traditions.

For your Electron Configuration Mandala project, adapting the mandala could involve incorporating elements that represent different energy levels, orbitals, or electron arrangements. You might have used specific symbols to represent each sublevel (like s, p, d, f) or visual representations of elements and their configurations to convey the underlying concepts of atomic structure.

The Principles of Design in your Electron Configuration Mandala might be illustrated through balance (symmetry in your design), contrast (using different colors or shapes for different elements), and unity (how all parts work together to convey a single theme or message about electron configurations).

Reflecting on the process, what went well might include effective collaboration and creativity in combining ideas. Challenges could have involved ensuring clarity in the design or representing complex concepts in a visually appealing way. Feedback might have led to adjustments, such as simplifying certain elements or enhancing color contrast for better visibility.

August 28, 2024- Today me and my group did what's called a G.R.A.P.E.S. Chart, And we completed our Project Team Contract