Monthly Archives: March 2011
first impressions
my first thought in looking at the project at hand was wow this is amazing. at fist i was like oh great more work but then afterwards i was yes drawing expressing myself oh yeah. i wouldnt imagine how my imagination … Continue reading
urban blight
people leave their homes because of urban blight. for example in Cabrini greens the individuals that had to live in that area eventually moved. why u ask well the situations accruing in that area where bad really bad people getting shot, kidnaped, … Continue reading
Take a Look Around
the way Urban Blight would be prevented in chicago and in my society would be for people to take care of their neighborhood. try to prevent crime in their communities i mean there no way to stop all crime but … Continue reading
Take A Look Around
There’s actually a two-flat apartment buliding right across the street from me that is foreclosed. This past weekend my boyfriend informed me that his mother is looking at owning some property and I mentioned the building on my block. We … Continue reading
Take a Look Around
As I walk home I see signs of urban blight. There is an empty lot where there is trash around. Weeds are growing and the grass is yellow which makes it look ugly. At night there are police cars there … Continue reading
My sacred Object
My sacred object is a train which represents my life and journey that i have gone through. The materials that i will be using are a train, a canvas, spray paint/black,white and also blue, other basic material that i will … Continue reading
Take a look around
When i walk around the neighbor hood or when i am heading towards and back i see buildings that are abandoned. At times you would see graffiti or gang signs on them. One of the reasons that its like that … Continue reading
urban blight
What is urban blight? Urban decay is the process whereby a previously functioning city, or part of a city, falls into disrepair and decrepitude What are some areas of Chicago that have been affected by urban blight? Areas of Chicago … Continue reading
Urban Blight
What is urban blight? Urban decay is the process whereby a previously functioning city, or part of a city, falls into disrepair and decrepitude What are some areas of Chicago that have been affected by urban blight? Areas of Chicago … Continue reading
Take a look around
when I drive home from school I do notice many signs of urban blight, especially in my neighborhood. I see tagging on brick walls under old train tracks. behind my house there use to be an old abandon fire department … Continue reading
Resurrection of the Past 