Kaws at the Nerman Museum



Yesterday, my Graphic Design class and I took a trip to tour the Johnson County Community College (JCCC). We were guided through the graphic design program at JCCC and took a tour through the Nerman Museum on campus.

The graphic design program at JCCC takes you through two years of classes; ranging from 2D design all the way up to Professional Preparation. The program itself is designed to help the students develop a well, comprehensive portfolio to show to companies for hire. Students will be able to learn new skills and master the skills needed to excel through the classes and get them on their way towards a new job.

The Nerman Museum on campus is a contemporary art museum located on the JCCC Campus. The Nerman features works of Kukuli Velarde, KAWS, Dylan Mortimer, and many more. My favorite part of the museum would have to be the UPS and DOWNS  exhibition by KAWS. What draws me to like his work would have to be his abstract and colorful paintings. His signature "x" across his subjects eyes, or the "skull and cross bone" that he does to his subjects heads sets him apart from other artists.

Some of my future works as a graphic designer and photographer will be inspired by KAWS.

Website to Nerman Museum: www.nermanmuseum.org


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  1. UnknownMonday, December 16, 2013

    I like the picture that you chose to put on. It is very colorful and it describes exactly what is located at the Nerman. You really describe the Nerman well. Nice job on this blog, keep up the good work.

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  2. UnknownMonday, December 16, 2013

    I like the layout of your website. I can tell that you worked hard on the composition and overall visuals. Your reflection on your posts are helpful and provide in depth work.

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Hello my name is Michael Zager and I am currently a Freshman at the University of Kansas. I am currently studying Visual Communications. Photography is one of my hobbies that I have picked up over the years. I have always been interested in photography because of my father but never knew the elements, principles, and how to compose a photo until a few years ago. Self taught, I have learned the basics of composition and the photography rules.

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