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Cherry East Gallery Creates a Home for Art in East Knox
I met Josh Collins at Cherry East Gallery just off Cherry Street, where he’s turned his house into a sleek art gallery. Bathed in two-tone white, the majority of his living space is dedicated to displaying art, keeping his office intact. It’s a beautiful bungalow, with the house standing high, giving it a floating presence.
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The Prismatic Life & Art of Brandon Woods
Brandon Woods‘ work is a tonic. Inspired by the science of perception and the intricacy of mathematics in nature, Brandon ventures toward the surreal on canvas and film. He combines his interests in woodworking, painting and photography to create abstract art that transcends traditional boundaries.
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Through the Lens With Photographer Gary Heatherly
This city is rich in culture. It’s around every corner, etched in the landscape and radiating from the stately buildings downtown. Knoxville’s artistic talent is not something that goes unnoticed, but there are so many artists. You may have an artist living next door without realizing it. I had an idea to write a series
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AI in Education
Social interaction is unparalleled. Virtual and physical environments need a human touch for people to feel engaged, cared about, and satisfied with their experience. However, artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming the norm. Robots with preprogrammed scripts and answers to questions are readily available on every website, generating a cost-effective option for personalized service. These computer-generated
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Information Literacy: a Review of Assimilation Theory
I am passionate about information literacy. It is intricately related to media consumption, and most people do not understand how their comprehension of the legitimacy of the media they consume impacts their lives. For the first blog entry for INSC542, Social Informatics, I have chosen to write about how information literacy impacts society. It is
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Bruce Bennett Sculpture Practicum Report
Winter/Spring 2023 Practicum ReportMargaret Allison RobertsWinter/Spring 2023Bruce Bennett Sculpturewww.brucebennettmarble.com INTRODUCTION This opportunity provided learning and relearning the inner workings of an online art business. The tasks involved were photographing and cataloging the art, setting up a website, social media, and an online store, and redesigning the website. The bigger vision was to take it to
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Communication and Persuasion
Cialdini’s 2009 work illustrates a turkey’s mothering behavior as an example of the “squeaky wheel,” a concept that resonates with how communication functions in my everyday life. I adapt this example to cats. I have one vocal cat and one less vocal cat. Each attempts to convey needs and desires daily. The vocal cat is
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Thinking About Bats
One morning while walking Otis, I was fortunate to see a group of bats settling in for the day. Their formation was astounding. The dance was chaotic and graceful as they swirled overhead, preparing to rest as we were just waking. It was a fantastic start to my day. When I was a child, my
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Blah, blah, blogging
I’m not particularly verbose. So blogging is not really my thing. I’ve been thinking about things to write but haven’t started them, often talking myself out of writing because I think people won’t be interested or that what I write is silly or naive. What do people like to read about? Do bloggers write for…
Allison Roberts
Communications Professional