Constructed Word Reflection

CHANGE. We constructed our word in all CAPS to convey a bold impression when one viewed our letters. We also chose to employ all CAPS because then we could easily fit a readable Jayhawk on each letter to make it identifiable with people. We formed our letters by tracing them onto a piece of cardboard during class, and creating a painting number diagram so we could easily go back and paint them without second guessing the colors. Painting took some time, at least two hours per a letter but I believe it was worth it in the long run because it makes them appear professional and presentable. Lastly, we assembled the letters with a glue gun after carefully measuring out dimensions for the siding of the letters. 

Our initial idea for the placement of our word was the back entrance to Strong Hall because of the beautiful architecture and the engraving of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS looming above the balcony that we placed the letters on. This location captured a great shot but we wanted to place the word on several locations, to communicate the diverse definition of change. For instance we placed the word in front of the campanile because this initiates the idea of a change in time but also one’s lifestyle. It announces the time every quarter of an hour but this is also the place where one graduates, you enter the campanile as a college student and then exit it as a graduate. The final location we chose was in front of the union near the Jayhawk statue. We chose this location because it literally shows the beginning of the Jayhawk and then ends with the most recent Jayhawk, the statue.