1.Adrian Ramirez AD 360

2. Themes

Neon

Cosmic

Graphic

Surrealism

3. Inspiration I am inspired by everyday media, fashion, music, film,and other artist's art. 4. David LaChapelle

Photographer/Director

Fashion, advertising, and

fine art photography

Surreal, sexualized, humor

http://www.lachapellestudio.com/ Celebrity Portraits. Collage 1990's-Present 5. Untitled, 2009 foam board, black, white, and neon acrylic paint Untitled, 2009 wood frame, foam board, plexiglass, neon spray paint, found objects (couch and game system)

neon

repetition

surrealism

6. http://leifpodhajsky.com/ Leif Podhajsky

connectedness, nature, and

psychedelic/altered experience

mystical, cosmic, labyrinth, warped

Designer/Creative Director

Graphic Design, Moving Image

album artwork.

Ascension, 2011 mystical, soul, non-physical 7. Graphic Design Course 3D Typographic Posters

photos, 3D shapes, and type

photoshop and illustrator

8. Wood, black textured spray paint 5Vortex 1, 2011 9. Photo Credit: Nathan AlexanderSpecial Effects: Me Self-Portrait, 2011 10. Cosmic Journey, 2011 Cosmic Art and Car ride found footage Juxtaposing real and unreal together

part of Installation piece

11. Kill Bill Title Sequence, 2010 Animated Type and ImagesPhotoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects 12. My work in relation to Contemporary Art I believe that my strong regard for todays media, fashion, and other artist's art is a big reason for my art fitting into contemporary art. Everyday I find myself being bombarded by different ideas and perspectives of Pop Culture. These ideas and perspectives trigger a sense of my work. Yet, I have never understood why todays art is identified asContemporary. I believe art is anything someonefinds appealing without it having to be labeled. 13. Goals and Expectations I am hoping this class helps me improve my skills in the Digital Media art aspect. My first goal is to improve my knowledge in animation and film. These are two topics I wish to improve on because I find them challenging towork with but very fascinating.Secondly I would like to create work that not only pleases an audience in some way but that also pleases me and inspires me to create more. I would like to finish this class with a diverse and engaging set of works.At this moment in my life it is important for me to continueto express myself through my art. My art in relation towhat I am feeling and what captivates me. This is my last semester at UIC and I can honestly say that I have never felt so excited about my future as an artist.