tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:57:20 +0000http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/noreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)Blogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-1185289144303927627Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:18:00 +00002008-01-29T20:26:57.785-06:00feminismconsumerism I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been given a description of the acceptable girl for (now that I think about it) the guys who never have girlfriends. Anyway, it usually goes something like this… “I don’t like girls who burp, fart, have diarrhea, or other bodily functions. And if you mention monthly menstrual fluids, I will gag and throw up. I will not date any girl who does any of thesehttp://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2008/01/plug-her-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-8838358188883686630Sun, 14 Oct 2007 05:28:00 +00002007-10-14T00:32:38.227-05:00This has nothing to do with my blog, but I had to share.... Strange day. It was a nightmare of course... nothing else could have been so perfect as to reaffirm what seems to be the inevitable... nothing goes smoothly for me. Call the wambulance, I know. Strange day. It was surreal... movie material for Russell, I'm sure. I ended up laughing and actually grateful for the cause of more grief http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/10/was-this-for-real.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-3133837730935488105Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:37:00 +00002007-09-14T15:42:25.245-05:00media art beautybeauty ritualsfeminismbody image Video from my MFA Exhibition. I listened to two hours of television in the background, recording the phrases from commercials and talk shows. It's amazing how we get used to being bombarded with messages to cure our never-ending imperfections.http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/09/chatter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-3010266737892811253Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +00002007-08-07T19:05:48.818-05:00agebody image A milestone birthday is the death of her. She is spoiled. http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/08/spoiled.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-4954420227700866444Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:47:00 +00002007-08-07T19:06:05.878-05:00memeMy friend, Witchy, tagged me with a meme. Here are the rules: Give eight random facts/habits about yourself then tag eight other bloggers.So here goes... 1 - I was your friendly flight attendant for four years back in my twenties. I flew for American Airlines who had the mindset not to offend the passengers by pointing out the nearest exit. How progressive of them. I hated it. The job http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/07/random-facts-meme.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-5663437076276698252Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:36:00 +00002007-08-07T19:06:39.195-05:00meatconsumerismbody image Watching people mull over packages of meat at the grocery store amuses me. I know, I need a life. As one who doesn't eat or cook much meat, I fear not following the recipe precisely and only accept the ideal weight prescribed. It somehow reminds me of the relentless messages thrown at me regarding ideal size and the ways in which to achieve perfection. Countless products to measure, reducehttp://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/07/usda-prime.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-6486166170978725070Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:08:00 +00002007-07-06T15:30:47.942-05:00videofearrapefeminismPlease watch this until the very end. Andrea Gibson rocks! Thanks Witchy! http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/07/blue-blanket.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-5206334706688271956Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:56:00 +00002007-07-06T15:24:35.903-05:00beauty ritualsfeminism "Time marches on, and eventually you realize it's marching across your face." It's a funny saying, especially when delivered by a southern women in a beauty shop. But in reality, it's a message sent to women of all ages that they should do whatever necessary to hide the signs of aging. The beauty industry banks on it. Their pocket books provide a comfortable cushy seat for you to ride as http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/07/time-marches-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-6421665813689835356Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:30:00 +00002007-07-04T16:12:44.175-05:00art exhibitions videoEven if you aren't an artist, I highly recommend that you check out this site. It's a great place to communicate with women from all over the world and share your stories. Yours truly will be submitting soon. 6 CONTINENTS 207 COUNTRIES MILLIONS OF WOMEN The International Museum of Women invites you to be a part of Imagining Ourselves, an online global exhibit featuring art, photographs, http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/07/imagining-ourselves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-6609582293670898359Wed, 30 May 2007 00:11:00 +00002007-05-29T22:36:22.924-05:00artexperimentalbeauty rituals I'm working on my final MFA project this summer, and of course I'm exploring the desire of others/ourselves to be something other than we are. So I'll probably post about it here to get your thoughts and feedback. I'm intrigued by the fact that if we take a close look at something, we tend to think it more beautiful if it's altered. I see this in the art world a lot. The blurred abstract http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/05/from-distance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-3554839690765530658Thu, 03 May 2007 15:01:00 +00002007-05-03T13:15:01.053-05:00dietbody imageNewt In a Tea Cup decided to start a conversation about body issues by asking bloggers to post this survey. We'll all be linked to each other so you can read responses and perhaps find an outlet to talk about these things. Feel free to only answer the questions you're comfortable with. "One thing I’ve noticed, especially from personal experience, is that it’s very hard to talk to someone else,http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/05/body-and-image-womans-survey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-8097017217515896477Wed, 02 May 2007 03:17:00 +00002007-05-29T22:36:22.925-05:00art Those of you who know me, or who have followed this blog for some time, are aware that I admit to contradictions in thinking. I feel this is more honest than pretending to adhere to ideals that often get a bit tweaked when we're faced with reality. That's not to say that I dismiss those ideals, but I'm realistic enough to acknowledge the fact that a part of me wants to be accepted, even if http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/05/warped.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-1682605110208238491Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:04:00 +00002007-05-29T22:36:22.927-05:00videoartexperimentalbody image I'm experimenting a bit with alternate ways of presenting my work/ideas that are not so literal and direct. Although I do believe that one of my strong points is putting it all out there in the hopes that it makes you uncomfortable enough to consider something, I also recognize when I become too direct. I end up trying to say everything at once, and often that's no fun for the viewer. So http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/04/reve.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-3748444240168009576Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:44:00 +00002007-05-29T22:36:22.929-05:00videoarthairbeauty ritualsfeminism There are many things going on here, and writing about it seems to diminish them. So I won't.http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/04/covering.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-319769380101513499Fri, 23 Mar 2007 20:43:00 +00002007-05-29T22:36:22.932-05:00artfearrapePlease turn up your volume. The sound on this piece is very important. The video starts out black for a few seconds. Just keep watching... and listening. Press the play button (arrow) on the lower left of the video screen. http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/03/fear-itself.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-4951589962481417244Sat, 03 Mar 2007 19:09:00 +00002007-03-03T13:16:30.970-06:00Found this via Witchy who found via Newt In a Tea Cup Watch it, then watch it again, and again. http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/03/as-with-most-men.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-2619511322672064764Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:34:00 +00002007-05-29T22:36:22.933-05:00videoartexhibitionscanvasbeauty rituals--UPDATE ----UPDATE ----UPDATE -- As promised, here is the video. This, of course, is a very low resolution version. This is only half of the work shown at the Contemporary. The second video is Labeled. Reality Bytes finally opens this weekend. Preparing for this exhibition has consumed most of my time over the past couple of months. I don't think my camera has left its bag since http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/02/reality-bytes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-4503358770156543788Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:00:00 +00002007-05-29T22:36:22.934-05:00arthairfeminismI read this article about Shazia Mirza's take on the topic of female body hair. Just so happens that she has an event coming up. I wish I could attend. Shazia is a stand up comedian, so it sounds like it will be a great time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BBC CALLING ALL WOMEN! HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT THE WORLD IS GETTINGhttp://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/02/letting-your-hair-down.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-1796143838484841299Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:56:00 +00002007-05-29T22:36:22.935-05:00art These are glimpses of my thought process. I can feel this going somewhere. I just haven't quite figured it out yet. I used to be jealous of students who came up with ideas and just went out and did them. It took me forever to finally formulate an idea and execute it. Now I've learned to just do whatever it is I'm compelled to do because somewhere down the line it all comes together. And http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/01/safe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-116788442781173225Thu, 04 Jan 2007 04:02:00 +00002007-01-03T22:29:59.236-06:00I have to give props to one of the most influential people in my educational career... one of my professors, Dean Terry. His first documentary film, Subdivided, just premiered on KERA this evening. It will show again next Tuesday, and you can see clips from the film on the Subdivided site and Google Video. It's a very important film regarding the lack of community in suburban sprawl. I http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2007/01/subdivided.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-116759871773736291Sun, 31 Dec 2006 20:34:00 +00002007-05-29T22:36:22.936-05:00artcanvasbeauty ritualsImage from video - Beauty In a Box It's that wonderful time of year that bombards us with solutions for our never ending faults. Of course, most of these offers refer to our unacceptable bodies. We are to believe that we are only useful beings to the human race if we run to the nearest gym and sign up for whatever torture they are selling in an attempt to make the view for everyone else a http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2006/12/beauty-in-box.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-116570696659905314Sat, 09 Dec 2006 23:14:00 +00002007-05-29T22:36:22.937-05:00artcanvas I created this image for the Body Peace Project. Liz and Ole have created an online space for the artistic expression of non-violence. Their description is much better than mine, so go check it out. This is an example of what Pony was talking about. The internet allows us to bypass international boundaries.http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2006/12/victory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-116555401070758531Fri, 08 Dec 2006 04:37:00 +00002007-05-29T22:36:22.938-05:00artfearcanvasfeminism Why do some men think that nothing will happen to a woman if they are accompanied by a male knight in shining armour? "I won't let anything happen to you." "Let me walk you to your car." "I'll protect you." I've never been able to figure this out. I don't mean to dismiss any dear friend or relative who is concerned for my safety. I actually really appreciate that. But when you verbalizehttp://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2006/12/fear-no-evil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-116502906327692056Sat, 02 Dec 2006 03:06:00 +00002007-05-29T22:36:22.939-05:00arthaircanvasbeauty rituals This is a new favorite of mine. I love her strength and her independence. Maybe I'm the only one who sees it. Sometimes it's surprising to meet myself in an image...http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2006/12/natural.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18084561.post-116447793136785942Sat, 25 Nov 2006 17:51:00 +00002006-11-28T10:57:01.393-06:00This is a book that I created for a photography class. If I ever have time to learn flash, I'll add it to the website properly. This is not my story. This is about the fairytales that young girls create for themselves, often citing their planned timeline that usually revolves around marriage. Edit: This is not meant to say that all women who marry will end up as ragged housewives or that http://www.christinielsen.com/blog/about2getskinny/2006/11/timeline.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christi Nielsen)