Student exhibit fall 2013

FLORENCE A CITY OF MANY APPETITESStudent Exhibit Catalog 2013

@ Corridoio Fiorentino Via Magliabechi, 1 Florence

Photo by Marissa Murdyi

STUDENT EXHIBIT FALL 2013

Within the Corridoio Fiorentino, the exhibition space of the School of Digital Imaging and Visual Arts, a selection of student work on the subject of many appetites is on display. Featured are free interpretations, impressions, and reflections. Photographic works, interior design projects, visual communication, and multimedia, inspired by the students’ high motivation and the desire to leave a visible trace of their presence in Florence.

Florence stimulates many appetites, and the objective of this exhibition is to evolve our student’s talent and recognize it.

Thus the theme of the exhibition focuses on visible or less visible aspects of the city, on what it represents today compared to its important past, and on how it is perceived and represented.

FLORENCE A CITY OF MANY APPETITESStudent Exhibit

Nel Corridoio Fiorentino, spazio espositivo

all’interno della School of Digital Imaging and

Visual Arts vengono esposti una selezione di lavori

degli studenti sul tema dei molti appetiti.

Si tratta di interpretazioni libere, di suggestioni e di

riflessioni. Opere fotografiche, progetti di interni e

di comunicazione visiva e multimediale, suscitate

dalla forte motivazione e volontà di lasciare una

traccia visibile della presenza a Firenze.

Firenze stimola appetiti diversi, e l’obiettivo della

mostra è quello di evolvere i talenti dei nostri

studenti e dare loro un reale riconoscimento.

Il tema della mostra sarà quindi incentrato su

aspetti più o meno visibili della città, su cosa

rappresenta oggi, rispetto al suo importante

passato, e come viene percepita e quindi

reinterpretata.

FLORENCE A CITY OF MANY APPETITES

Victoria HalebaSOFIA, BULGARIA

The Imaginary CityPolyptich

DIVA IDEAS LANSCAPE AND ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY



Hannah AmodeoGRAND RAPIDS, MI,UNITED STATES

Untitled30 x 42 cm



Irene BishofbergerSAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES

Unitled 30 x 42 cm



Morgan KennedyAUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES

Unitled 30 x 42 cm



Corinne WilliamsPEACHTREE CITY, GA, UNITED STATES

Unitled 30 x 42 cm


DIVA IDEAS INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Anna WettergreenIONIA, NY,UNITED STATES

The PBNB SandwichPolyptich

Appetite and taste preference vary between people and cultures. One of my favorite snacks is a peanut butter, Nutella

and banana sandwich. When talking with Italians about this combination, they viewed it as strange and slightly

alarming. I am comparing the raw and finished ingredients needed for the “PBNB” sandwich, as this transformation

is often overlooked. This critical component of a simple sandwich is not considered in everyday life; people generally

don’t think about the process required to transform raw goods into the manufactured products used to make a

sandwich. I am interested in bringing this lesser-known aspect to light and causing people to think the complete

process of assembling the sandwich, rather than the finished product.



Marissa MurdyUNITED STATES

Untitled(stomachs)Polyptich

My cravings for food have changed through the exploration of Florence. In this series, I wanted to connect our desires for

food with the body. While photographing the streets of Florence, I stumbled upon a lonely plant growing clementines, a

market full of fresh beautiful fruit and seafood with eyeballs staring. I noticed food being slurped up unpleasantly and a

minute later an elegant plate of food being abandoned as the people left.

These appetites were a mystery to me but I knew they were important to Florence.



Matthew MorckCHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES

Unitled (doorknobs)Polyptich

I’ve taken a look into the detail people put in the buildings they live in. Doorknobs and handles are not often observed

and I could see they had unique characteristics. Some simple and elegant, others are big and have elaborate detail.

However they looked, there would be a change in each one every time. The appetite for detail that people have in

something as boring as a doorknob can be astonishing.



Joni Van BockelUNITED STATES

Unitled (Mouths)Polyptich

For me the obvious focal point for the idea of

“appetite” is the mouth, the body part we use

to satisfy our many appetites.

We use our mouths to taste our food, to kiss

our lovers, to pray to our gods,

and to communicate our wants and needs

to the world. This series of portraits focuses

on the mouth before the action of satisfying

their appetite. My hope, as the photographer,

is that the viewer will consider the many

possible appetites of the subject and ask

“what do they hunger for?” and perhaps cause

them reflect on their own appetites



Courtney KulhowUNITED STATES

Additive Appetite”Polyptich

Appetite can be defined as a hunger, a drive, or a desire for nourishment. The food in Florence is infamous.

Food is an addiction. Culinary artists possess an appetite to create while the city posses an appetite to consume.

Both parties are equally addicted to the concept of food. So addicted, that food is comparable to a drug. These

photographs play on the concept of food as a drug. Pasta, coffee, espresso, sugar, and a variety of seasonings

are a only a few of the most basic materials of a Florentine diet. This project takes these elements out of context

to show their addictive qualities.


DIVA IDEAS PROJECT FOR SUSTAINABLE INTERIOR DESIGN

Kaitlyn BurdickFARMINGTON, ME, UNITED STATES

Riecine Winery Kioskthe riecine winery is currently exanding and looking to incorporate a specialty cantina and retail space to promote their

product and host guests. along with a cantina design, riecine is looking to establish a transporatable kiosk that will allow

them to carry and promote their wine across italy. the design for the winery will include recycled material, and existing

material, while also incorporating modern elements. it is important that riecine connects people to the natural beauty of

chianti and the winery for the best experience possible.



Noelle GeleskoNESCONSET, NY, UNITED STATES

Riecine Winery KioskPlacing the Riecine kiosk in the Uffizi Piazza was a strategic placement in order to bring the most harmony. Uffizi

creates a 360 degree atmosphere that contains many shapes; arches, vertical columns, variation in materials etc. It is

because of this shared idea of juxtaposition of lines as well as a view from all sides that makes this the best location

for the Riecine kiosk. Being right near the Arno River also creates the perfect atmopshere to taste wine and gaze upon

the natural beau-ty around. With the glow of the kiosk as well as the romantic lighting that surrounds, people will be

drawn to the display as their senses are eager to find out what it is they can try.



Paige LabrecheCUMBERLAND, RI, UNITED STATES

Riecine Winery KioskThe concept for the space is woven fibers. Through their natural composition, they create texture and depth. They’re

woven forms produce contrast and interest through the play of light and shadows. They also combine their organic and

natural make-up with practical usage. In my design, I will produce depth and interest, while create a cohesive

connection between the outsideand inside throguh the use of natural materials and an organic asthetic.



Cassandra MichaudTORRINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES

Riecine Winery Kioskthe concept for the riecine winery, is the quartz crystal. it is a naturally occuring mineral with sharp angles, brilliant

coloring, assymetrical balance, unique repeating patterns, and a transparent quality. all of these elements will be

brought into the design by creating dominate features with geometric angles, patterns and repeats. besides having

powerful physical features, crystal helps to harmonize a space by balancing the energy. these characteristics will

provide a peaceful wine tasting area.



Marissa WalczakCHICOPEE, MA, UNITED STATES

Riecine Winery KioskThe environment is one of the biggest aspects of the Riecine winery. Knowing how important its role is, i turned to nature

for inspiration. from this came the concept of a branch which connects well with the winery. The pieces of the Winery’s

kiosk will take on organic forms and will be delivered as individual pieces; however, when assembled together the sections

will interlock with each other to form a functional, and successful business stand.



Emily WashekDOVER, MA, UNITED STATES

Riecine Winery KioskRiecine is located in Gaiole in Chianti, Italy. It consists of 30 acres of vineyard, olive groves, and woodlands. Based

off of the design of the winery, Riecine wants a kiosk located in Florence to sell and promote their wine. The kiosk

will incorporate the same design strategy and theme as the winery.The concept for the design of the Riecine kiosk

is a birdcage. natural form will be incorporated into the kiosk with a sliding door that will resemble a cage. The

surrounding nature is an important aspect to the Riecine Winery. By incorporating the elements of a birdcage into

the design, the Riecine kiosk will embody all the elements of Italy’s natural beauty. To connect with nature, the

kiosk is located in the Boboli Gardens of Florence. Visually a birdcage is made of wire and has a natural form.Its

strong variation in line will be incorporated into the kiosk by mixing geometric and classical design. The kiosk will

combine both traditional and modern design to provide a strong contrast and will incorporate sustainable materials

throughout. The Riecine kiosk’s consistent design will result in an overall aestically pleasing space that will combine

traditional and modern design by the use of sustainable materials, ultimately creating a space to sell wine to the

Florentine people.


DIVA IDEAS VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS STUDIO

Cassandra GuinandVIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES

Three of Swords30 x 42 cm

I chose Dante Alighieri because he is known across the

world for his writing and is strongly affiliated with

Florentine history, as well as with the meaning of the

Three of Swords tarot card. I also wanted the overall

theme and composition of my cards to convey a strong

italian, yet mysterious feeling. Thusly, I decided to

use an old parchment paper and incorporate a mystic

symbol in to my work.


DIVA IDEAS VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS STUDIO

Claire VellisonUNITED STATES

Tarot: the Sun30 x 42 cm

Florence is a city where we see the strong

juxtaposition of the very old with the very new,

such as here with the classic pictures of landscape

and paintings, iced wight eh graffiti. I wanted

there t be a strong contrast between the two that

makes the viewer think and move around the page.

I also wanted them to be a new take on the tarot

cards apart from the traditional and mystical feel.


DIVA IDEAS VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS STUDIO I

Courtney KuhlowWISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

Tarot: The Hermit30 x 42 cm

I chose to represent Florentine artists in my short series

of tarot cards, identifying Michelangelo as the Hermit.

Michelangelo was one of the most famous artists of his

time, though he often kept to himself. He did not desire

marriage, family or children, but rather focused on his own

work, of which he was overly critical. Michelangelo was

a guru, an inspiration to others, as well as a figure who

desired a sense of stillness.



Hannah ClinebellATLANTA, GE, UNITED STATES

Tarot: the Tower30 x 42 cm

I decided to create a “Pop Art”

set of tarot cards because

I wanted to do something

completely different and

incorporate a new concept

into an unfamiliar setting.

I wanted to take the typical

tarot cards to a whole new level

using bright contrasting colors

and stark black sketched outlines

to create visual interest and

a pop feel.



Liz KoodinNEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES

Tarot: the Star30 x 42 cm

I chose Galileo Galilei as the face of the ‘Star’ tarot

card. The Star card represents solution to problems

and working in order to bring your vision into

manifestation. As an Italian physicist, mathematician,

astronomer, and philosopher, solving problemswas

Galileo’s expertise. He played a major role in the

Scientific Revolution and his discoveries and methods

are still respected today. He was especially renowned

for his astronomical observations and studies of the

unknown. This correlates directly to The Star because it

card of faith; both in your own power, and in powers

greater than your own.


DIVA IDEAS TYPOGRAPHY DESIGN II

Alanna StapletonMARQUETTE, MI, UNITED STATES

La Cite’30 X 42 CM


DIVA IDEAS TYPOGRAPHY DESIGN II

Jessica LederhosFORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES

La Cite’42 X 60 CM


DIVA IDEAS ART MEDIA: INTRODUCTION TO THE CREATIVE PROCESS

Lauren FrominHOLLYWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES

Appetite For Contentmentbox 30 x30 x 30 cm

Ease of mind in my most desire,

yet I value having the world at my taking.

This representation showcases

the perfect balance of retreating

to and from a place isolated

calmless and exploration

of the worlsd around me.

Ingredients

1 Black box

6 Wine corks

2 Bags of Artificial Moss

2 Five Inch Wood Slats 1 Inch thick

2 Tubes of Super Glue



Paola CarreteroPANAMA CITY, PANAMA

Metamorphosysbox 30 x 30 x 30 cm

This is my garden, a garden of synesthesia

(a combination or interaction between the

five senses), composed and built with my

creativity tools.Everything you experience

in here: smell, sounds, colors, flavors and

texture, represents me and my inner world.

A butterfly lives in this garden, after

abandoning the cocoon, she emerges into

the most beautiful form of independence,

freedom and softness... which is exactly what

I came looking for in Florence

Ingredients:

4 cups of flowers

2 tbsp of glitter

8 butterfly wings

3 cups of memories

100g of sweetness

6oz of Jazz notes

And a touch of inspiration.



PUMATHALANO, SRI LANKA

Origamibox 30 x 30 x 30 cm

Origami fascinates me because of how

delicate paper is, yet how it can be crafted

into something strong; it portrays my

view on my life. In Buddhism the lotus

flower represents enlightenment both as a

process and result. The experience of being

in a creative process has enhanced my

craftsmanship in the transformation

on my life.

Ingredients:

2 large green papers

4 small green papers

2 large pink papers

2 large tracing papers

2 large silver papers

1 large blue paper

Sujani Rangika Munamalpe


DIVA IDEAS MULTIMEDIA STUDIO

Yun-Yen Chuang “Wasabi”KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN

FLorence1’ 48”

Market1’ 34”

Shop2’ 59”

video production

GABRIELLA GANUGIPALAZZI and FUA President

JAMES HENRY LYNCHFUA Provost

DAVID WEISSDIVA Chair

GIULIO VINCIDIVA and IDEAS Academic Coordinator

ENRICA QUARANTADIVA staff

ALBERTO SIMONCIONIGraphic Design

DIVASIMONE PIEROTTI

Intermediate and Advanced Digital Photography

JACOPO SANTINILandscape and Architectural Photography

ENRICA QUARANTALandscape and Architectural Photography

IVKA MARKOVICVisual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio I

INGRID LAMMINPAA | LAURA OTTINATypography Design II

KIRSTEN HILLSMultimedia Studio I

NICOLETTA SALOLONArt Media Introduction to the Creative Process

IDEASCHRISTIAN JAKUSCONEK

Project for Sustainable Interior Design

November 2013

DIVA IDEAS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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www.palazziflorence.com

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Student exhibit fall 2013