interviews!

I interview my mom, a parapro, and one of my classmates. I asked them questions dealing with what they thought about the 21st century as a whole, and the people that defined it. I also questioned them about what kind of art they like and what it was about that art that made them like it so much. Overall my research was not consistent; each had their own ideas about what they thought defined our century. However, I can say that each felt very strongly about what they were concerned about in the future. The parapro feels very strongly about protecting the earth and being "green" so his children will have a beautiful place to live. My mom expressed alot of conern for the world's decline in morals and values. And my friend Hana talked about how technonlgy is taking over, replacing human interaction. When I asked them about art, they also had different responses but I saw a common thread: they all like art they feel they can relate to on an emtional level and looks nice.
From my research I am concluding that GBS needs a piece of art work that is realistic in what it communicates, but also focuses on the good things of this century. The people I interviewed had many concerns about this century, but they are all still very happy and have hope for the future. I think people want a piece of artwork that has significance to their lives; something they can connect to that is wholesome. The sculpture does not have to necessarily be abstract or realistic-- as long as it communicates a larger theme, lesson, or idea. People are starting to really appreciate creavitity and we should highlight that!