Visual Arts, Columbia University, New York

This course examines ways of looking and ways of seeing, both personally & professionally as artists and in a larger cultural context. Through field trips to contemporary art and other cultural sites, conversations with visiting critical thinkers and practicioners, readings, discussions, and visual & written responses, we will examine how we look, think, act, create and respond--critically questioning our own artistic practices and ways of looking at the world.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

What Happens? (BD)



















While working on a project this week, I started thinking about the nature of Circus Peanuts. They are a very unusual food, but when placed next to actual peanuts one really begins to notice how strange they really are. Or, maybe it is the peanut that is actually strange. Either way, here is a list of questions raised by the enigmatic Circus Peanut.

If you crack a Circus Peanut open, what will the nut look like?

Why do Circus Peanuts taste like bananas instead of peanuts or peanut butter?

Why can?t real peanuts be the color of Orange Sherbet?

What kind of contraption would be used to crack open a Circus Peanut?

Do people have deadly Circus Peanut allergies?

If so, what would those people look like?

Which would really taste better on a sandwich? Which flavor of jelly would go best with each?

Elvis loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches, could the Circus Peanut be his perfect food?

Sometimes you get a burnt peanut, but have you ever seen a burnt Circus Peanut?

What would happen if you crushed Circus Peanuts and put them on an ice cream sundae?

What could George Washington Carver do with a Circus Peanut?

If you planted Circus Peanuts, would they grow?

Peanuts are better with salt on them. Are Circus Peanuts a low sodium alternative?

This isn't a question, but now I am picturing Charlie Brown in clown make-up. Peppermint Patty is the bearded lady.

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