Why did we do this project?

WHY?
I think the reason we did this project is because, well there is many reasons. First, I believe most artists have to accumulate whatever they need to for their pieces. Whether it be buttons, grass, money, or an audience. To be a successful artist you have to accumulate respect, things for your resume, and resources. Also, I believe that Malena wanted to have us constantly think about this project by having these monotonous blog posts- I thought it was such an ridiculous act. It made me lose interest in the project because I have such a sort attention span if I stay on something to long I get bored of it.

Actual Project

It took me a really long time to figure out what to do with all these buttons. I knew I wanted it to be about Galax. Why not make the project about the people of Galax because that is who makes up the town. In the past twenty years Galax has become more industrialized with a Walmart, Applebees, McDonalds, etc. Although these companies can be practical they ruin the authenticity of this small little mountain town. I believe that the people of this town don't really want these companies taking over their town. Most of the people there are pretty old fashioned and like to keep things the way they are. But I believe that this message that I will send them will remind them of the unity that they all share to this city.
PROPOSAL
For my project I want to send out these buttons I have collected to each of the residents of Galax. These buttons will be attached to a sheet of paper, explaining the purpose of my project. The message will read

This button is from a collection of buttons.
All from this town of Galax.
This button represents the history, and originality of this
Rural, mountainous, little city.
Help keep this area an historic landmark.
Stop industrialization now
And prevent the corruption of our small mountain town.
Next time you go to a chain store
I hope you think of this button
Supporting these corporations will only attract more.
Before you know it Galax will no longer be recognized
As a quiet, attractive, little treasure.

The paper represents the fragility of the town, how easily these companies can destroy the humbleness of Galax. The thread represents the people, together, although a small community, they can prevent industrialization. And of course the button represents the originality and individuality of Galax. See each button is different, but different in my opinion is a wonderful- who wants to have all the same stores and become cookie cutter just like every other suburban city in the United States? And receiving these button messages through the mail is also part of the process. I want people to compare this message to the annoying ads, and bills they receive. The more industrialization equals more ads, higher taxes, and more bills.

Accumulation Project

Accumulation Project
So beginning this project I thoguht what could I collect that would reflect me as a person. I thought of stupid things like tanning packets, and staples, but thoughs things don't have anything to them- completely materialistic (which is sort of who I am, unfortunately). So I went an antique shop and found a jar of buttons. I thought Buttons PERFECT- each button belonged to someone at sometime- I mean think what that button has seen/ been through. Maybe a wedding, a car accident, or even WW2. I hadn't planned on getting all my buttons in Galax, VA. But thats what happened- and half way through the project- I thought you know maybe I could do something with the small country mountain town. So basically, buttons are extremely expensive- but for the jars that they come in no the buttons- basically the buttons come with the jar you buy. I ended up spended around 100 bucks for all of the buttons I collected- The reason I don't have alot of posts is because I didn't go to Galax every weekend, and i really wanted this project to be about Galax.