Piggy-backing off of Nancy’s last entry —
We certainly have covered a lot throughout the course, and it is so satisfying to see it come together! I feel like the endless possibilities of the digital format make it seem as though you never really are finished – I get that now. In a museum exhibit, text goes to print, objects are set up, there is an opening for a set amount of time, but digital exhibits seem to be in a more constant state of “rearranging.”
I hope that Miguel and I have preserved Lloyd Rosenberg’s memory in a way that would his family would admire. I can’t believe how many times I have almost cried (or actually teared up) during this class just thinking about his story and how his life was robbed from him just when he had begun his family. It’s true that I will never think of 9/11 the same again. It is so powerful to understand such an overwhelming event in history through the eyes of an individual, especially someone who is near to my current age. I was 16 when 9/11 happened and my perspective on everything has evolved as I have come to better understand what happened on that day. I am grateful to have had the experience of “getting to know” Lloyd (yes, I feel like I am on a first name basis with him…) by preserving his memory.
On a side note, I talked with the art teacher at my school and North Branford will likely be participating in Remember September Mail Art in 2012 🙂
Thanks to Nancy and all of the class for a great 5 weeks. It was fun to share a great on-campus experience with you all, and I am glad to have made some new friends in the department.
Please keep in touch! My email is sharonhelgans@gmail.com
