Freedom house visit (3/1). With my second freedom house visit I went in acknowledging the fact that I more than likely was not going to be creating any art for them this time around. I wanted to see what they needed help most with, which this time around was general labor. With Lydia gone on this visit it was a little trickier to discuss what needed to be improved in this space, because I found that everyone may or may not be on the same page as to what is going on.
During this visit based off of audible complaining from certain staff that a lot of responsibility is put on just a few peoples shoulders. When one of those people are gone many don’t know what to do as certain tasks may not be getting done due to this person’s absence. This shows me that their is a lack of communication amongst its employees which will cause dysfunction and negativity in a place which really can not afford anymore negative energy for its guests.
After this visit, I found a little more guidance as to what I may or may not be doing for my final project. An administrative member as well as a guest told us what they might like to see be created for them. After hearing what they said I think it would be real neat if our class potentially collaborated on a long wall piece that would stretch along the wall where the old pictures hung outside of the dining room entrance. It will be difficult for me to figure out what I am going to make for them considering almost everything that I have ever created in the world of art has not been in the theme of uplifting happiness. I am hoping that between now and the next visit I will take more time to think about how I am going to approach this project.
