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I was still a little confused on what performance art actually was when completing this assignment. However, I did pay attention to at least two of the things performance art seemed to consist of which is that of an action or activity done out of the ordinary as well as carrying with it some kind of underlying meaning. As with most of the other projects, I chose to base my performance off of what I am very passionate about which is hockey. With the topic of hockey combining that with something unexpected, I replaced the puck with an orange, and replaced the environment and scenery of ice with that of downtown, Tampa. For one thing, hockey is not played with an orange, and second, hockey is not played in the middle of a city let alone with random people or strangers. The meaning is just to simply expect the unexpected; no one necessarily knows what is supposed to happen in the near future, so preparation for anything in general is vital in terms of taking caution. This assignment definitely did bring me out of my comfort zone and I can probably say that for mostly everybody. You just do what you got to do and get it over with. I had to approach strangers without any sort of hint or receiving any consent as to what I was trying to accomplish.

I took note of students Hannah Kyong who runs the blog called Kyong Art as well as Luis Argueta. Both of these students exquisitely performed their projects on the topic of technology. Hannah attached different devices ranging from computer equipment to devices used for the PlayStation gaming system to her body while both jogging and walking. The meaning behind her performance art was to show how technology can enhance our lives (jogging) while simultaneously slowing it down as well (walking). Luis took a different turn by sending the message of how our generation is more focused on the screens in front of them rather than what is actually going on around them, furthermore, connecting it to the ongoing issue of texting and driving.

Nam June Paik, an artist associated with Fluxus, created what is called the TV Cello in 1970. The performance mixed live musical performance with pre-recorded broadcasts, playing with the issues of simultaneity, mediation, and mass media. Each of the three artists mentioned all based their performances off the topic of technology, mostly sending out a cautionary message about how the masses should monitor their use or consumption of technology. I do believe that any project or performance with the basis of technology should integrate technology into the performance to make whatever the message may be clear and noticeable for the audience. I also do believe that any future performance art will be based upon whatever the current issue or issues are at the time.