My day began with the continuation of Shakespeare's Othello during Literature class and yeah, we're finally through Act 3 Scene 3, which is the longest scene in this play. Though, I have to admit, Shakespeare has written superbly well for this play in terms of the plot and characterisations of each character. If needed to be asked on who is my favourite villain of all time, I'd have to say Iago for his sneaky yet incredibly smart tactics in transforming Othello's thoughts over Desdemona. His tactics more often than not, revolved around the truth and they were just a matter of words being rephrased in another way.
Lol! But enough about Literature for now. I also learnt quite a bit in History of Ideas today on the topic of postmodernism and it brings me here to show all of you some work of art and pictures which I thought were interesting:
Diller & Scofidio: Blur Building Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
So, are you able to spot the building in this picture? Scroll down for the answer...
The building is in fact that 'strange form of cloud'! How was it done? Through evaporation from the water in that lake, you might guess...But the real answer is this building is made up of hundreds of water sprinklers and through the splashing of water the sprinklers made, this effect is produced. No wonder those passer-bys on the left are wearing raincoats as they approach that building...Interesting, huh?
Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You
Here's another interesting piece...By focusing just on the words, one might make an assumption that the person putting up this piece is thoughtful. However, if you study the background photo of someone getting pricked by a needle, it is as if thinking of that particular person makes you hurt so much. A contrast, indeed from the message being stated.
So, speaking about postmodernism, what about this piece?
Sounds familiar to us? It sure does, in this life of ours...
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