Thursday, April 18, 2013

Reiner 12

Looking out or looking up?
Alex Reiner
Entry 12 - 4/16


In class today we talked about the concept of space and the sky.  While I don't totally understand the line drawn between space and place I was really intrigued by the question of where the sky starts and the concept of looking out from the earth as opposed to looking up at the sky.  Adjusting my view of my place on earth, or where I'm looking from, forces me to view my existence in a different way.  While I'm not 100% sure what that new way is, it moves my gaze of my existence and participation in the world higher, above just existing within the space and above the ground on which I stand.  If I look up at the sky I am aware of my presence on the ground.  If I look out to the sky, through the sky, I become aware of my presence within the space of the world.  

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