Introduction:
The artist's studio is her space to
think, to learn, and above all, to create. It is a very personal
space that is often a reflection of the artist not only in relation
to her work, but also of her as a person. In some cases, it can even
function as a gallery showcasing the artist's work and progression.
In many ways, this e-portfolio is like
my artist's studio, though it is considerably less messy and
haphazard than a physical studio would be. Here is a collection of
works, written, spoken, and visual that both highlight my knowledge
of rhetoric and reveal some things about me as a person.
The first work in this portfolio is an
essay on the rhetorical analysis of “The Library Phantom,” an
artist with a project that fits into the, what I like to call, “ninja
art” genre. The focus of this analysis was on the rhetorical
context in which this art project was presented. In this essay I
discuss at length the exigence felt by the anonymous artist, that is
the modern day attitude towards reading. I also talk about the
rhetorical situation of the project, which includes the various
venues and the audience for this work. I also discuss the artist's
strategy to capture her audience's attention through the use of
social media.
The second piece is a recording of my
“This I Believe” speech. I selected this speech to show my
application of speech delivery skills learned in class. The speech
was written as a reflection of personality as much as a presentation
of rhetorical skills.
The third part of my portfolio includes
three entries from my blogs, the first two from my Rhetoric and Civic
Life blog, and the third comes from my blog about webcomics. With
these pieces I discuss the rhetoric of cheap almost-toys, speech
blunders and the malleability of Wikipedia, and I review one of my
favorite webcomics, Land of Lions. Visual rhetoric is also involved,
as each entry includes pictures specifically chosen to augment the
things being discussed.
The final part of my portfolio deals
with my interests outside of academics, namely art. There I discuss
the importance of art in my life. As you will see by navigating
throughout the portfolio, each page is accompanied by one of my
original sketches.
If you have any questions or comments,
feel free to send me a message. You can do that under the “Contact
Me” tab. And with that the tour of my portfolio has begun.
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