S A E D I A V DI photo by Neal Johnson
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This catalog gathers a selection of works and projects produced by the students of DIVA and IDEAS during the Fall 2014 Academic Season. Media include photographic, illustration and graphic design, video, rich multimedia, and interior design works developed with the students’ high motivation and desire to leave a visible trace of their presence in Florence. While the works chosen for this exhibit represent a selection from each course, our thanks and appreciation must also go to all the students whose work is not represented here but whose efforts should be acknowledged. The Fall 2014 Student Exhibit marks a year of intense and stimulating activity at Florence University of the Arts. It is our hope that the talents of our students will continue to flourish in their future careers. In bocca al lupo!
G i u l i o
V i n c i
DIVA INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
M a c k e n z i e
K o l l i n g
Fort Worth, Texas - USA Baylor University
SHEETS Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
For this work, I wanted to create a simple series with minimal elements, focusing on texture and movement as I interact with a personal space. In these photographs, I am in my bed, a space that is foreign yet familiar. I am confined to it, yet still moving freely within it. I capture the moments of falling asleep and rising from it, and the imprints these actions have left on the sheets that surround me.
STUDENT’S MULTIMEDIA FINAL EXHIBIT FALL 2014
R a c h e l
G a l v e z Waco, Texas - USA Baylor University
SELF REFLECTIONS Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
My desire was to portray the relationship and interaction between one’s reality and one’s inner self. I chose to transform myself into an atmospheric, dream-like world, representing the imaginary place in which I interact with my inner self, process my thoughts and emotions, and self reflect. I was inspired by the drama and theatricality of Baroque paintings.
DIVA INTRODUCTION TO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
C o u r t n e y Austin, Texas - USA University of Oregon
UNTITLED Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
K i n g
STUDENT’S MULTIMEDIA FINAL EXHIBIT FALL 2014
E m m a
E l l i o t t Austin, Texas - USA
University of Northern Colorado
UNTITLED Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
DIVA INTRODUCTION TO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
L u s i
A r a r g i l
Egg Harbor Township, NJ - USA St. Joseph’s University
UNTITLED Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
DIVA STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
E m i l y M a d i g a n Vidalia, Illinois - USA Columbia College
PORTRAITS Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
When I was taking these photographs I was working off my gut instinct and social cues in order to find my subject. I sought out the subjects by walking around some non-tourist sights to find the locals. It is important for me to make them feel comfortable, so I spent a few minutes with each. I noticed I am more drawn to the older and more textured people. I was not looking for all the dog presences or male figures but it is what I ended up with.
This assignment has helped me break a barrier with local Florentines. I’ve learned that people here are rather easy to talk to and laugh with. Some are shy but if you smile and compliment them, the subject opens up. The spirit of Florentine people is positive and it is easy to see!
DIVA STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
H a n n a h
J a m r o n
Orange, Connecticut - USA Suffolk University
THE SELFIE Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
Humans are beginning to live for documenting life events with photos and online posts, instead of actually living the event. Last year Time Magazine’s word of the year was “Selfie,” and after that you could not help but observe the boom of this odd behaviour everywhere you looked. It went from being a social deviance of taking photos of yourself, to a social norm. Now, there are men walking around the streets making a living off of selling sticks that help you take selfies. This photo shows the epitome of the “selfie movement” as he makes contact with me while snapping the photo of himself. Ah humans, the multitaskers.
STUDENT’S MULTIMEDIA FINAL EXHIBIT FALL 2014
N e a l
J o h n s o n Wilton, Iowa - USA
University of Northern Iowa
UNTITLED Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
Being from the rural Midwest, train stations are new to me. Big or small, they always seem to offer neat lines, light, or architecture.
DIVA STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
S a m u e l
B a r n e s
Peotone, Illinois - USA Indiana State University
WALKING SMOKE Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
Our moments in life move by so fast, we are like smoke disappearing into the void. Leaving only traces of ourselves to be found.
ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FALL 2014
B l a k e
D e t h e r a g e Springfield, Illinois - USA Robert Morris University
HINDSIGHT Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
DIVA ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
M a t t h e w
S h e g o g
Calumet City, Illinois - USA Robert Morris University
LIVE BY THE PAINT, DIE BY THE FUMES Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
“Live by the Paint, Die by the Fumes,” offers a rare glimpse into the underground world of Florentine graffiti culture. I choose to shoot this project in black and white to prevent the various different colors of paint from distracting from my original goal; capturing the essence and atmosphere surrounding the production of the many pieces of street art that I see on a daily basis.
DIVA ILLUSTRATION AND CARTOONING ARTS
Chelsea Kozma
Inspired by my travels around Europe, I created different book covers to represent my favorite
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina - USA
countries, using Photoshop. I will later use this
Clemson University
artwork on 3D hallowed books that will hold all my treasures and pictures from each place. One thing I know for sure is that the project will not
THE WORLD IS A BOOK
be finished when I leave class for the last time.
Digital print - 15.42cm x23.5cm
This is just the beginning of the epic and I am only a few chapters in.
E l i z a b e t h
R a g o
Lafayette, California - USA Baylor University
HEMINGWAY Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
My name is Elizabeth Rago. I’m from Lafayette, California and attend Baylor University as a Painting and French major. This piece is called, “Quirky Writers,” and was created by free drawing and then using Photoshop.
DIVA VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS STUDIO I
D a n n y
O ’ S h e a
Galena, Illinois - USA University of Northern Iowa
UNTITLED Digital print - 60 x 42 cm
Restaurant branding and packaging for a modern Greek establishment I developed based on my research and analysis of the young American market. My logo embodies all attributes of my specific market - young, vibrant and energetic. I used a rich blue, subdued greys, and white to promote the masculinity of the theme and to immediately attract potential customer’s attention. I chose to use clean and bold typography to compliment the line work in the logo, maintain continuity and legibility throughout.
STUDENT’S MULTIMEDIA FINAL EXHIBIT FALL 2014
S p e n c e r
S i s s e l m a n Cape Elizabeth, Maine - USA
JUNK STYLE PUNK STYLE Digital print - 30 x 10.3 cm
My name is Spencer Sisselman. I’m from Cape Elizabeth, Maine and I’m 18 years old. This piece “JUNK STYLE PUNK STYLE” is supposed to stray from the norm. My first thought when I imagined re-using found objects for interior design, was a house with a cottage feel. I pictured rustic images and furniture with a country feeling. I stepped away from that idea and introduce PUNK STYLE. This book has an alternative and edgy feel. The dimensions are 30cm X 10.3cm X 2.5cm. It bold. This is not your normal Interior design book.
DIVA VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS STUDIO III
A m a n d a
R i c c i a r d i
Philadelphia, PA - USA
PEARS This piece was inspired by the young, hip, stay-at-home mother, with lots of time and money to spend. She see’s herself as cultured and trendy, but extremely tasteful with a good eye for design. This cookbook is not only a guide for untraditional pear dishes to impress her guests with, but a decorative element for her to display on her corner of her counter space that would go perfectly with the cookbook stand she bought handmade from an artisan abroad.
LA CASA LOCA For this project, I am branding a Mexican restaurant influenced by a small neighbourhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The people of this neighbourhood, Chestnuthill, are environment-caring, down-to-earth, fun and artistic individuals who are seeking a lively place to go on a Friday without having to go into centre city. La Casa Loca is a restaurant that supports the community. It houses live music for local musicians as well as a small gallery for local artists. These events add to the fun and lively spirit of the place and makes its consumers feel connected to it.
STUDENT’S MULTIMEDIA FINAL EXHIBIT FALL 2014
B r i a n
P o t o p o w i c z New York, NY - USA RIT University
TACO LIBRE
DIVA VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS STUDIO III
L a u r e n
F r o m i n
Hollywood, Florida - USA RIT University
STEAK AND TOMATOES RECIPE BOOK This recipe book was created for the kind of man who appreciates food and enjoys cooking it. He is the type of guy who is a doer of all things in life. He cooks, he cleans, he builds things, and he is constantly learning about something new each day - all while maintaining a stylish attitude in the process. I felt there was a gap in recipe books provided to this demographic, therefore, it is intended to please the man who uses it to cook with, along with the lucky people he cooks for.
GUACN’ROLL MEXICAN CONCEPT GuacN’Roll is fun, hip Mexican restaurant that offers an appealing, modernrustic environment intended to entertain its customers. The authentic Mexican street-style fare will surprise most and have them coming back for more. The colors are bright, the music is loud, but the food is muy sabroso. GuacN’Roll also offers a line of premium tequila for those who want to take the party home with them.
DIVA INTRODUCTION TO VIDEOMAKING
H i l l a r y
H o l u b
Central City, Iowa - USA University of Northern Iowa
K a t h r y n
A b r a h a m
Lowell, Massachusetts - USA
THE WINE LADY Combination of video, photo, and text. 1920x1080 px Length is 03:54:03, or 03:55
We chose to create a short film about a place in Florence that captured the special spirit, or genius loci, of the city. The small family-owned wine shop, Bacco Nudi, seemed to be an excellent choice for this project. We sought to portray the positive energy that pervades throughout the shop, and the workers who dedicate their efforts to pleasing their customers.
DIVA INTRODUCTION TO VIDEOMAKING
M a r c o Bronx, NY - USA Le Moyne College
UNTITLED Video 1920x1080 px
T u t i n o
STUDENT’S MULTIMEDIA FINAL EXHIBIT FALL 2014
D a c i a
C a r t e r
Waterloo, Iowa - USA University of Northern Iowa
N e a l
J o h n s o n Wilton, Iowa - USA
University of Northern Iowa
FIRENZE Video 1920x1080 px Length 03:59
Grab dem kleenexes, you’re gonna need em after you’re done watching this video.
DIVA INTRODUCTION TO VIDEOMAKING
L a u r a
P i c a r d
West Simsbury, Connecticut - USA Boston College
K i m b e r l y
A n n
S i m m o n s
Naperville, Illinois - USA Boston College
ART IN EVERY CORNER Video 1920x1080 px
In a bustling city so rich in history and culture, it is easy to get caught up in the tourist attractions and well known works. While they are beautiful and awe-inspiring, it is important to take the times to discover the little things, the things that make Florence so unique. One day, we stumbled upon a tiny paint shop and met an unassuming artist, Maurizio Tortelli, who we were lucky enough to get to know as well as this city that we have called home. Through this experience, we discovered that the true spirit of Florence is so much more than what meets the eye. As Maurizio taught us, there truly is art in every corner.
STUDENT’S MULTIMEDIA FINAL EXHIBIT FALL 2014
B l a i n e
M i c h e l l e
Sammamish, Washington - USA University of Redlands
L a u r a
E l i z a b e t h
M a g b e e
Auburn, Georgia - USA University of Mississippi
PIAZZA SANTO SPIRITO Video 1920x1080 px
IDEAS PROJECT FOR SUSTAINABLE INTERIOR DESIGN
T a y l o r
F a r r e l l
Columbia, South Carolina - USA Winthrop University
FARMHOUSE RENOVATION - FAMILY APARTMENT Digital print - 70 x 50 cm
IDEAS INTERMEDIATE INTERIOR DESIGN - INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTING
L a u r e n
E c k e r
Saratoga Springs, NY - USA Endicott College
T a y l o r
F a r r e l l
Columbia, South Carolina - USA Winthrop University
S a r a h
N a r b u r g h Cicero, NY - USA Endicott College
THE TERRACE FINE DINING RESTAURANT Digital print - 70 x 50 cm
A backyard terrace is the concept behind “The Terrace.” It represents an intimate setting while being sustainable, green, and healthly. through this concept we have pulled natural materials, as well as a garden wall, lanterns and mood lighting. all of this combined together makes for a young and sophisticated dining establishment.
IDEAS INTERMEDIATE INTERIOR DESIGN - INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTING
C h e l s e a
G l y n n
Rockport, Massachusetts - USA Endicott College
H a n n a h
P i c a r i e l l o
Marblehead, Massachusetts - USA Endicott College
L a u r a
V a r j a b e d i a n
Middleborough, Massachusetts - USA Endicott College
FAI MAI - THAI FINE DINING RESTAURANT Digital print - 70 x 50 cm
The cultural and traditional aspects of Thailand existed as the inspiration for our restaurant design, while we also sought to explore the flavors and variety that make up Thai cuisine. The lantern festivals Loi Krathong and Yi Peng remained a prominent reference and design muse for the design of the restaurant.
STUDENT’S MULTIMEDIA FINAL EXHIBIT FALL 2014
K a i t l i n
D e s b i e n s Midland Park, NY - USA Endicott College
S a b i n a
G r a s s o
Cumberland Foreside, Maine - USA Endicott College
A m a n d a
M e r c e r e a u
Manchester, New Hampshire - USA Endicott College
ALLORA - VEGETARIAN FINE DINING RESTAURANT Digital print - 70 x 50 cm Allora was created from our chefs’ mutual respect and appreciation for pure ingredients, with a strong focus on locally produced, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Since our opening, we have created relationships with farmers, growers, and members of the community to develop a precisely focused, unique dining experience that celebrates the fresh produce of each season. At Allora, we aim to reintroduce dining as an experience which people take time to enjoy and indulge in the five senses. We believe dining is an enjoyable experience and should be fun, with a fresh and surprising menu, the experience and knowledge of the dining room staff, and the comforting and modern ambiance of the interior.
S A E D I A V I D ACKNOW L E D G E M E N T S
Gabriella Ganugi Fua President
David Weiss DIVA Chair
Giulio Vinci DIVA and IDEAS Academic Coordinator
DIVA Enrica Quaranta Introduction to Digital Photography
Jerry Lee Ingram Introduction to Fashion Photography
Jacopo Santini Street Photography
Simone Pierotti Advanced Digital Photography
Ivka Markovic Illustration and Cartooning Arts Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio I Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio III
Juri Ciani Introduction to Creative Videomaking
IDEAS Julie Janssen Project for Sustainable Interior Design I
Claudio Rodeghiero Introduction to Lighting
Giulio Vinci Intermediate Interior Design
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Susanna Bausi FUA Press Office
Alberto Simoncioni Graphic Layout
Enrica Quaranta Francesca Gassani DIVA and IDEAS Staff December 2014
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