diva semester spring 2012

DIVACATALOGUE STUDENT EXHIBITIONspring 2012

Cassidy StormsKnob Noster, Missouri, USA

Colorado State University

Major: Interior Design

Minor: Global Environmental

Sustainability

Shelby PotterColorado Springs, Colorado, USA



Minor: Spanish

David WalkerDenver, Colorado, USA



IDEAS INTErmEDIATE INTErIOr DESIGN

Gigi'sInternational Cuisine Restaurant

Tiffany mcmanus Wasilla, Alaska, USA


Kelly WittHighlands Ranch, Colorado, USA


La StazioneFine Dining Pizzeria

Maintaining the romantic authenticity of a vin-

tage train station while refining the space with

the luxury of modern Italian style, striking per-

fect harmony between what was then and what

is now. LA STAZIONE

This spacious 1920 train station has been

transformed into the luxurious fine dining pizze-

ria LA Stazione. The character of the original

structure is being celebrated by highlighting the

architecture with pieces of dramatic accent

lighting. Visual interest is also created by jux-

taposing textural materials such as brick and

wood with smooth and reflective modern fin-

ishes. Up on entering La Stazione the quest is

enveloped by a sophisticated color palate of

deep burgundies, sensuous earth tones, and

fiery oranges. Exaggerated textures, rich hues,

and modern lines breathe contemporary life

into the vintage structure.


IDEAS DESIGN BY NATUrE I

Jessica Di BiaseParsons the New School for Design

FireStarting from one single sheet of paper, I decided to make three rings that surround one single

light bulb. Using Adobe Illustrator, the object was able to be laser-cut and created in a short

amount of time. Although I used a virgin material for the project, it can easily be disassembled

and recycled at the end of its use. I decided to add a pattern to the material. it is an original

pattern that i created. It is organic and always changing, never the same shape. I did this to

reflect the importance of its recyclability and the value in taking from virgin material but also

the beauty that can be made from it.

The goal for this project was to develop a structure that can work as an "Active House" and also develop a concept for

the interior design taking into account sustainable materials all within the limits of an external dimension of a W 900cm x

D 900cm x H 900cm cube. For my project I started by wanting to minimize environmental impacts by taking advantage

of natural light, ventilation, and rainwater. I also wanted to have a green garden and solar panels included in my design.

With that in mind I came up with the idea of designing a house that could act as a water front house. This got me to de-

sign a house that would contain a serious of in and out pockets to take advantage of comfortable outside spaces and of

views to the outside. My design contains a roof garden which also helps to collect the rain water for reusing it in either

outside gardens or toilet use and can improve air quality. There are also bigger windows in the most common or most

used areas of the house which can create a feeling of being in the outside and also increase the advantage of natural

light and ventilation throughout. The roof contains a slop on a part of it which is used to locate solar panels and get the

most effective use out of natural sun light. There were some major materials which I decide to use for my design that I

thought worked well in this scenario and could also be eco-friendly. The main material being used on the exterior is re-

cycled/reused wood panels which is readily available. The main materials being used for the interior are bamboo, cork,

and wood. The most important part why I choose these materials is because of their sustainable component and their

multiple use: flooring, wall use, cabinets, and furniture. I tried to design an interior that not only used furniture from com-

panies that practice sustainability but also implicating reusable materials to create some or part of a furniture being used.

The organization of the rooms, furniture, and appliances along with the materials being used as a whole help to minimize

environmental impacts which was essentially the main goal of this project.

IDEAS PrOJECT FOr SUSTAINABLE INTErIOr DESIGN

Andrea Camarena GamboaTijuana, Mexico

Architecture and Community Design

The Active Water Front House

Most active and Passive house studies are done for buildings located in cold climates, however very limited research is

available for those in warm or tropical climates. My active house aims at exploring various possibilities for the existence

of an active house in a warm and dry climate. Therefore this active house is located in New Delhi, India.

The entire design and plan of this house revolves around the central courtyard. The courtyard along with the house is

sunken into the ground, reducing the surface area exposed to the sun, allowing the ground to act as a great source of

thermal mass. Through the addition of a tree and water body in the central courtyard, a resultant microclimate is created

within the interior of the house reducing the load on electricity for temperature control. The house also takes advantage

of the access to solar energy through solar panels.

IDEAS PrOJECT FOr SUSTAINABLE INTErIOr DESIGN

manasi PundeArchitecture/ Project for Sustainable Interior Design

Active House in India

What really intrigues me are the emotions and topics that people aren’t always comfortable with

sharing. I love being able to create a moment in an image that is child-like in the sense that

nothing is held back, everything can be seen. Like when a person is so joyous that they want

to yell, jump, and dance. Or like capturing those moments when a person’s spirit is so crushed

that they can’t help, but fall to their knees and cry. These are the moments when we truly get

to know a person and how they think and how they feel about life. So creating images that

show people with no inhibitions or the type of composure less raw emotions that only children

seem to be willing to share with the world are what my pieces thrive around. In my pieces I use

bold colors to help portray the mood that I am looking to portray. Art is how I express myself

with the world and I feel that they, in turn, get to know me.

DIVA DIGITAL GPAPHIC ILLUSTrATION

Abbey BoehmDe Pere, Wisconsin

Graphic Design

SOPA/PIPA

Why? It's a reasonable question. Let's celebrate it.

It can be culture, it can be a favorite food, it can be

the stuff between your toes, but above all it can be

because we are here to say it. 'It' is space. 'It' is time.

'It' is you and me. With all the things happening in

the world, the horror, the peace, the destruction, the

generosity, the greed and the vanity, I keep my

laugh-lines because I don't know why. Why does

anyone use their hands anymore? To create? To say

they've done something? To stay human? I'm stub-

born. I keep looking for it. A scientist with artistic am-

bitions. Not without feeling; maybe too many feelings

sometimes. I want to fipeanut butter or a pat on the

back. Let's be reasonable. The world is and we are.

I am an artist. I make pictures. I write words. Who re-

ally knows why? But I have faith that it won't fail.


Jessica SchreibMukwonago, Wisconsin

Art

Fantasy Selfportrait

As a graphic design student, I have always been

drawn to ideas that are clearly and simply ex-

pressed. In my own work, I try to follow this philoso-

phy while also making people think. I design in two

different ways. The first being very straightforward;

in your face with graphics and typography. The mes-

sage is unavoidable and very clear. The second way

in which I like to work is where the viewer has to look

at the design and slowly pull the meaning out.

This semester I created posters for a Rolling Stone

article about gay bullying in Anoka, Minnesota. The

bullying has led to an alarming suicide rate and the

teachers and administrators in the public schools are

not addressing or trying to solve the problem. Being

such a dramatic and sad story and such a sensitive,

hot topic in America, I wanted to express the article

by using subtle text to make the message slowly sink

with the viewer. This method aligns with the dark-

ness of the story and makes the viewer think: How

can this be happening?


Katherine YaksichNew York, NY

Communication Design

Santo Domingo

I just draw. I try to let my subconscious dictate the

conceptual aspect of my pieces. My aesthetic

touches upon the elegance, mystery and grit of

the moments I choose to portray. Though I often

depict somber scenes it is not meant to be de-

pressing. There is something special in showcas-

ing these overlooked events.


matthew russoNew York, NY

Engineering

Venice

These images are composites. They are made up of many different photographs of the

scenes/objects. I wanted to capture various elements of my life in Florence in a unique way.

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rachel Z. TenenbaumFlanders, New Jersey

Psychology

Bits and Pieces

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Emily CunninghamNew York

UntitledThis photo was shot as I was walking across the Ponte Vecchio

on my way to do a photo assignment. I heard the little black dog

before I actually saw him and when his owner stopped to chat with

a fellow dog owner I knew the little guy wouldn't be happy. I

quickly sat down and started shooting as the two dogs ap-

proached each other. This photo is the outcome of what happened

between the two dogs.

Melissa is a first-year college student pursuing her Bachelor in Fine Arts in Photography at

the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. She is currently studying both Classic and Digital

Photography at Florence University of the Arts, and plans to build a career out of Portrait or

Fashion Photography after college.

DIVA INTrODUCTION TO CLASSIC PHOTOGrAPHY

melissa KreiderBachelor of Fine Arts

Photography

Jessica

DIVA INTrODUCTION TO CLASSIC AND POrTrAIT PHOTOGrAPHY

jocelyn petersCity saratoga springs n.y.

Classic photography

statue at villa castello

Theoretically Time alone has no effect on Space. Space can not be altered by time alone,

something has to act upon the space to change it or modify its appearance. Space is not

changed by time, but rather by acts both human and natural. Over time and evolution, we

as humans alter the landscape and appearance of space. We as humans dictate a space

in its original form and then change it over and over again to best accommodate our needs.

We find ways to accommodate our needs by altering a space within the possibilities al-

lowed by the former space. We build up and dig down. We move closer and we move

away.

DIVA LANDSCAPE AND ArCHITECTUrAL PHOTOGrAPHY

Sean SullivanParsons The New School for Design

Junior, Photography Major

Time and Space #4

DIVA LANDSCAPE AND ArCHITECTUrAL PHOTOGrAPHY

Sarah PowellGraphic Design

UntitledMy approach to photography extends from my graphic design experience and vision. I tend

to look at things in the same way, by breaking up spaces and objects into shapes that are es-

thetically pleasing to me. I would design a layout in the same way I would take a photograph,

creating balance and interest while giving every element a purpose.

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Colton Henderson Denver

Photography

Untitled

Many students find love in Florence while studying

abroad. When looking into the emotional and physi-

cal attraction one has for another, you start to under-

stand their relationship in depth and you may start

to feel as though you may know this couple. Intimate

photography opens a door into one's personal life

and intimate moments and strives to evoke emotion.

DIVA INTErmEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASSIC PHOTOGrAPHY

matthew DastoliPittsfield, MA

Studio Art

Lust

Melissa is a first-year college student pursuing her

Bachelor in Fine Arts in Photography at the Univer-

sity of Akron in Akron, Ohio. She is currently studying

both Classic and Digital Photography at Florence

University of the Arts, and plans to build a career out

of Portrait or Fashion Photography after college.

DIVA INTrODUCTION TO FASHION PHOTOGrAPHY

melissa KreiderBachelor of Fine Arts

Photography

Untitled

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Colton Henderson Denver

Photography

Untitled

DIVA INTErmEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGrAPHY

Abbey BoehnWest Bend, WI

Untitled

DIVA ADVANCED CLASSIC PHOTOGrAPHY

Teresa PortoneHuntersville, North Carolina

Mathematics

Ballerina a ChiaroscuroThis project intends to capture intrinsic beauty of dance. It is not

only a form of language but an art in itself. With complete control

of their bodies dancers are able to express the most powerful of

human emotions. It resounds within each of us when we see a

truly gifted performer dance. To be able to capture this artistry on

film is both a challenge and a pleasure.

"Dance is the hidden language of the soul" - Martha Graham

DIVA INTrODUCTION TO CLASSIC AND POrTrAIT PHOTOGrAPHY

miranda BrewerLouisville, Kentucky

UntitledI wanted to learn and see as much as i could of the italian culture and people.

Taking photographs really help you stop and take a look around.

When i saw the girl in the middle of the crowd i thought she must feel somewhat like me

Surrounded by unfamiliar people and things yet having every minute of it.

DIVA INTErmEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASSIC PHOTOGrAPHY

Sarah Beth FalbeNashville, TN

Studio Art

On the Wicklow TrailOn a quiet, still day, walking through the Wicklow countryside, this scene perfectly

displayed a sense of serenity and comfort. The woods are completely devoid of peo-

ple, but this Irish setting seems both dangerous and inviting; foreboding, yet soft. The

trees and moss reflect the dim sunlight that was peeking through the clouds, making

this scene and this day a depiction of wonder.

DIVA INTrODUCTION TO rICH mEDIA: PODCAST PrODUCTION

Gudmundur Hilmar tomassonIceland, Reykjavik

Photography

Dark side of FlorenceDifferent locations around Florence where you can find tag´s and graffiti,


Jennifer AdamsMinnesota, USA

Found in Florence PodcastsI chose to do my podcasts on people that I "found" in Florence. I wanted to have a

spin on their stories about what they do in Florence or something that they have ex-

pertise in. I used the work as a sort of visual diary for myself as well to capture and

remember the people I've met and have known in Florence.


Sebastian HobbsNottingham

Photography

Frame my life Frame my life is a sort series of video interview's about my friends in florence,

people I have meet since I began at fua last semester. It has been very interest-

ing to interview my close's friends because I found so much more information i

didn't already know about there life's until now. Video is the strongest element in

my podcast shows, I think this because I am trying to bring out the person not

only through the audio but more so in the video aspected. For me seeing just a

close up of somebodys face is worth more then words.

DIVA ADVANCED VIDEOmAKING AND POST PrODUCTION

Seth CollinsAtlanta, GA

Sto Qua, Stai LaSto Qua, Stai La is a an experiment with After Effects to combine composited im-

ages and distorted audio to achieve a conceptual purpose. The piece displays a

method of layering still and motion images to create a fluid pace and contrast of

movement. The concept is based around the feeling of restlessness and struggle to

grasp what one cannot reach. This is particularly apparent in the distorted, washed

out imagery in intertwining with the resonance of audio. This combination works to-

gether to achieve a sense of continuous longing and emptiness in perception. At its

conclusion, the pacing is increased to a climax and is suddenly halted to portray a

finality of inadequacy.

ACKNOWLEDGEmENTSGABRIELLA GANUGI

PALAZZI President

DAPHNE MAZZANTIDean of Academic Affairs

DAVID WEISSDIVA Chair

GIULIO VINCIDIVA & IDEAS Coordinator

IDEAS

Intermediate Interior Design GIULIO VINCI

Design by Nature I FRANCESCA ARMAND

Project for Sustainable Interior Design I ANDREA BERTONCINI/ETTORE URSINI

DIVA

Digital Graphic Illustration IVKA MARKOVIC

Introduction to Digital Photography 201 JACOPO SANTINI

Introduction to Digital Photography 202 MATTEO BROGI

Introduction to Digital Photography 203 JOSEPH COSTA

Introduction to Classic and Portrait Photography EVA SAUER

Intermediate/Advanced Classic Photography NERI FADIGATI

Intermediate Digital Photography DAVID WEISS/ SIMONE PIEROTTI

Landscape and Architectural Photography JACOPO SANTINI

Introduction to Photojournalism SIMONE PIEROTTI

Introduction to Fashion Photography JERRY INGRAM

Introduction to Rich Media:Podcast Production JOSEPH COSTA

Advanced Videomaking and Post Production JOSEPH COSTA

Eleonora Accorsi

Sofia Barrios

Enrica Quaranta

DIVA Staff

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