Matthew Davis 14/4/22 Matthew Davis 14/4/22

LISSITZKY AND SUPREMATIST SPACE

El Lissitzky had discovered a new way to look at various spatial systems that were already in place. In his work he also defined new spaces, which he referred to as Imaginary and Irrational. By fusing Suprematist ideas within Russian Constructivist practices of the time, he created his solution to spatial issues that he saw, called Suprematist Space. He explains these through the use of mathematics as a metaphor. An example use of this space is the Proun Room (Lissitzky, 1923). His explanation of his new systems against the previous systems in place was done only to create a legacy for himself and fulfil his ideal of becoming an Avant-Garde artist. His mathematical metaphors helped to logically explain the merit in current and new spatial ideas.

Matthew Davis 12/3/22 Matthew Davis 12/3/22

Wong Kar-Wai: Second Cinema Auteur

The internationally acclaimed Hong Kong director Wong Kar-Wai is seen to be an auteur in Second Cinema as his work includes trademarks to distinguish itself from others’. Similar narrative devices, stylistic choices and discourses link his films.

Matthew Davis 6/2/22 Matthew Davis 6/2/22

NARRATIVE VS PLATFORM IN TRANSMEDIA STORYTELLING

There has been much debate recently as to the roles the audience should play in transmedia narratives. There is the argument that a strong narrative is key to audience engagement, whilst others say that user interactivity (eg between audiences and the fictional world or creators) and emphasis on the platforms as being most important.

Matthew Davis 30/1/22 Matthew Davis 30/1/22

Synthesizer Meanings: A Comparison Of Nostalgia And Experimentation

Comparison between Synthesizer use in bands Death Grips and College with relation to aesthetics, advancement and subculture.

Matthew Davis 23/1/22 Matthew Davis 23/1/22

No Wave Music - An Annotated Bibliography

This is an annotated bibliography of some relevant sources on the topics of subcultural theory related to the No Wave music genre.

Matthew Davis 9/1/22 Matthew Davis 9/1/22

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA & TRANSMEDIA

The reboot of the television serial Battlestar Galactica (Ronald D. Moore 2004) utilised different platforms to create a transmedia narrative. Although it has been argued that some of these platforms were unsuccessful because of their differing levels of relevancy to the launch platform, some created audience positive interest due to the high concentration on narrative design and the creation of an overall experience for the users.

Matthew Davis 14/11/21 Matthew Davis 14/11/21

Film Noir Thoughts

Matthew Davis 31/10/21 Matthew Davis 31/10/21

Best 3 Sequential Songs

Matthew Davis 14/10/21 Matthew Davis 14/10/21

The ‘Public Nuisance’ In Spike Jonze’s Music Videos

Matthew Davis 27/9/21 Matthew Davis 27/9/21

Warming The Neon

Love can come from cold places.

Matthew Davis 21/9/21 Matthew Davis 21/9/21

The Power Of The Outback In Australian Cinema

With its prominent look, texture and exotic wildlife; on screen, Australia’s unforgiving bush landscape has been used to differentiate this country from others, and this has been an attraction to international audiences (Gibson 1988).

Matthew Davis 20/9/21 Matthew Davis 20/9/21

“That’s My Bitch”: Representations of Masculinity In The Works of Jay-Z and Kanye West

Within the subculture of Hip-Hop, artists use different portrayals of masculinity for specific purposes to create meaningful impact on their audience. Two of its more influential artists, Jay-Z (Sean Carter) and Kanye West show differing representations of this in their modern work.