One of the biggest weakness in my podcast (and the one that I kept painfully reminding myself of during the editing process) is the fact that I forgot to have Alex say her name. It's not exactly a necessity, but it would have added a feeling of inclusion and intimacy for the listener. It would also help the podcast to have a more organized feeling. I do think that a particular strength of my podcast was the depth of the subject matter. I was able to get Alex to talk about her beliefs as they relate to her art, and in that I feel I accomplished the goal of the assignment.
What did I learn about myself as an artist while creating this assignment?
I didn't learn things about myself as an artist as much as I was reminded of things. For example, sometimes I get caught up in class assignments, getting projects done, and career opportunities, and I forget why I'm doing these things in the first place. I make films (and music) being I love it and it makes me happy.
What does it mean to you to be a Mormon artist?
This brings me again to the quote from the Qur'an that I found in the Islamic art exhibit at the MOA: "God is beautiful and loves beauty." For me, being a Mormon artist (really, the more general term "Christian" may apply as well as "Mormon") is pretty much summed up in this simple statement. I make things because I appreciate the beautiful things of the world and I would like to add to the collection. Even if I fail to make things that are considered beautiful by other people, I increase my appreciation for the beauty created by God.
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