Today’s lecture gave me new ideas about both medicine and art. The presentation sparked my interest about aspirin: I was interested to learn that aspirin poses an effect on one’s entire body, and thus, it may sometimes lead to complications. I was also very amazed at Pinar’s artwork, which is very unique, but shows so much of her talent. When Pinar showed us images of other painters, I was very intrigued by the images that several artists conveyed about thier self-pain. It is incredible to me that artists are able to put so much emotion and internal feelings into a piece of art.
One of the most fascinating parts of today–and the entire program–was the soundproof room that we went into today. Whenever I previously thought of a soundproof room, I couldn’t imagine a place where I could hear my own ears. However, being in the room, I felt an eerie, yet calming sensation. The walls, I learned, were formed from cardboard faced different ways to prevent all sound from echoing. When the lights went off in the room, it felt as though the room was endless, for I saw absolutely nothing in the distance. And then the experiment with the tape really blew my mind! It’s so unreal to see a glowing image arise simply from peeling off tape, but I sure enjoyed this experience. According to Tyler Adams, today’s guest lecturer, several universities have rooms similar to this one, as well as several companies specializing in testing and producing acoustics.
Aspirin: http://i318.photobucket.com/albums/mm425/hoops4kobe/aspirin.jpg , A painting by Frida Kahlo: http://i318.photobucket.com/albums/mm425/hoops4kobe/kahlo.jpg , glowing tape, which is similar to what we saw in the dark soundproof room: http://i318.photobucket.com/albums/mm425/hoops4kobe/tapeglow.jpg .
As I was searching about UCLA soundproofing, I found that the Beverly Hills Hilton hired UCLA to ensure soundproofing between rooms. http://www.travellady.com/Issues/December06/3774AStarisReborn.htm
Pinar’s website with her works! http://www.pinaryoldas.info/
The website for Tyler Adams, our guest lecturer today. It includes all of his major projects. http://www.t-adams.com/
Information about Aspirin. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_aspirin.html
Aspirin in..cats? http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=0+1276&aid=1086