the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back"

"The Last Straw": the last in a series of grievances or burdens that finally exceeds the limits of endurance.

The results of "MAKE THIS PHOTO BETTER" from February 7-14:




What was HELP MAKE THIS PHOTO BETTER? An ex of mine gave me a very large photograph that he took of a very phallic silo in the middle of nowhere. Intriguing, yes, by virtue of its content, but in its execution and overall composition--rather boring and mediocre. (Although I must admit, at the time that I accepted the photograph, I told my then boyfriend that it was beautiful and very postmodern.) Rather than leaving the photograph to collect dust in my closet, I decided to conduct an experiment in participatory art. I posted the image on my locker in the art building and bid anyone to effectively do what ever they wanted to the image. Most people stuck to writing and painting on the image, as you can see.

(special thanks to the ex for providing the photograph that served as the foundation for this experiment.) how you like them apples?

on a side note: I think, contrary to popular belief, that I am actually capable of falling in love. I think that i've come closer to the perimeter of love than before--and I now hypothesize that one has fallen in love if one has sacrificed every last shred of his/her dignity for the object of desire. Because now (after numerous attempts at retail therapy) I am not only utterly broke but also missing my dignity--I have lost my pride (however temporarily). Despite the mass of recent purchases, I have not one article of clothing that will cover my ass.