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M.F.A. (2017)
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-Hey. -Good. I think she's looking at me. Shh. All right, let's watch our proportions, lines, and shading. Most important, let's make life on the page. "Life on the page." Not just drawing body parts, people. Very nice. Nice work, Luke. He was, like, super nice to me. Here we go. Class first. Practice. Are you going to sketch naked people? -Yeah. [Chuckles] -That sounds awkward. It's -- it's really awkward, actually. Fuck. Is that me? All right, guys. What do you think? Well to me, it kind of looks like something you did last semester. I mean, I'm just having a hard time placing the emotion behind the expression. Yeah is -- is that your intention? This just looks like something a 16-year-old girl painted in her mom's basement. I really like the line quality. It just feels a little bit tame. I'm hoping that when it's finished, that it invites the viewer to look closer at the emotion that's not typical. Yeah, we're not noticing emotion. We're noticing you censoring yourself. Look, the technique is there, but that's not enough. Not anymore. What are you thinking for your thesis exhibition? Portraits, photorealism, the stages of life. The stages of life. Come on, Noelle. Get messy. Fail! Fail miserably. All right? Make something ugly. Who cares? Fuck it. That's why you're here, right? Right? Let's jump in the deep end this year. Shane, you're up. Actually, I'll meet you guys there. -All right. -But just one second. What's up? What's up? -How are you? -I'm good. Can I, uh, just see what you're doing? Let me see. Yeah, this is cool. I like this a lot. -Mm. "Thank you, Luke." You could just say thank you. -That's, like, a totally appropriate response -thank you. When someone gives you a compliment. Oh, awesome. You did it. I like this. This is good. So, my roommates and i are having a party tonight. I'd really love for you to come. You want to come? -Yeah. -Great. -Yeah. -Awesome. -Cool. So I'll see you there? -Yeah. All right, cool. Yeah? Hey. Do you mind if I use your washer again? Yeah, there's a, um-- there's a key in the flower pot. -You can use it whenever. -Amazing. Thank you so much. Look at you, hot stuff. What are you doing? Are you going on a date? -It's just, like, a party thing. -Ooh, a party thing. You know, you should dress like this more, Elle. You got a hot body. You don't think it looks like I'm trying too hard? I think trying is a good look. Are you meeting someone special at the party thing? Yeah. I-i mean, there's this guy, but I don't even know if he's into me. Of course he's into you, why wouldn't he be into you? You know what you should do? You should invite him over for a midnight swim. That's my move. -A midnight swim? -Mm-hmm. Works like a charm. How does it even go? I mean, are you just, like, "hey, attractive guy. Do you want to come over for a midnight swim?" Yeah, yeah. That's kind of... I'm terrible at this. A little bit. It's okay. You don't invite any guys over, ever, do you? I just don't have time. I mean, just school and stuff, you know? Okay, let's think. Tonight, the party thing. You're going to dance with him. I don't think it's really a... Dancing thing. It does not matter. Guys are guys. You don't need game to hook up with a guy. You could say, "peas and carrots" and they're down. -Peas and carrots? -Peas and carrots. Peas and carrots. Peas and carrots. Again. -Peas and carrots. -Yes! So good. Hey. Hi. I have always wanted to be an artist, but I actually feel like I might be moving away from painting as a practice. -Really? -Yeah. -But you're so good. -I think I've always had a talent for painting and drawing, I think it's something that came naturally. But I don't know. Like, when I think about my life moving forward and, like, my art, i feel like I'm-- like, what would it mean to develop a practice that didn't include painting? You know? Like what does it mean to approach, like, a non-painting discipline as a painter? Do -- you know -- -Luke, hey. -Oh, sorry, i missed your thing. Yeah. But you're doing it next weekend, and I'm there. -Yeah, you better be. -Okay. Sorry about that. Was I seriously just, like, going on about the kind of art practice i want to have? Yeah, but it's-- it's fine. Am I literally the worst person ever? No. No, no, no. I love listening to you talk about art. Okay, good, because I was really enjoying the conversation. Usually that shit feels false, and it didn't. -Okay, welcome. Welcome. -Thank you. Okay. Um, I told you i wanted to take things in a new direction, and, uh, yeah, I started making ceramics. You got to imagine them like a hundred times this size, because I imagine them, like, in parks. What do you think? Yeah, I think they're cool. I mean, this one, um... They're cool. I think it's cool that you're just trying something new. Oh my gosh, you're so fucking sexy. Um... Oh, my god. Um, Luke-- oh my god. Mm, you like that, baby? No, um... Hold on a second. You like that? Oh, fuck, you're so fucking tight. No, no. No. -Yeah, lay back. -No. No. Be good. -Be good, okay? Be good. -No, no. Please -no. -Be good. Be a good girl now. Oh, my god. No, stay, stay. Stay. Stay. Stay. Stay. Stay. Stay. Oh yeah. -No, no. -Ah. Fucking... Oh my god. You're so fucking tight. Oh, you're so fucking tight. No, no, please. Please no. Yeah, get ready. Fucking ready. Get down. Get down. Oh, my god. Oh, fuck, yeah. That was so fucking good. Here, let me get you a towel. Hello? Hey. Want to go grab some food? No. No, I'm good. What's wrong? I'm just really tired. You look pale. I'm fine. Did something happen? You know you can talk to me, right? I went to go see that guy last night and everything was fine and then, um-- and then... We went to his bedroom, and he, like... Hey. Okay. What happened? All of a sudden he was, like, all over me, and... I don't even know. It's okay. You're okay. I have to tell someone, Skye. -Like who? -Like the school at least. No. No. Listen to me. I have a friend. Something similar happened to her, and she told the school. And they made her feel like shit. They told her she was a slut, basically, that she was crazy. No, you're not going to go to them. You told me, and I believe you. It was one night. Okay? One shitty night. Don't let it ruin the rest of your life. Come here. Today we'll be discussing hieronymus bosch. And as you see on the screen here, we are looking at "the last judgment." In this project, we see the garden of Eden and the god is shown seated in heaven, and there are... ...the center receives the damned souls. The torture scenes continue in this panel within the dark landscape... -Hey. -...By flames and demolition. Are you okay? ...as you can see on the right panel...It's not different. Thank you for sharing that, Noelle. I can only imagine how difficult. What are you feeling right now? I feel like he could do it again. When did this happen? Last Friday. Isn't there a test or something I can do? Like a rape kit? Was he wearing a condom? No. Then, yes, I would say getting tested for stis is probably a good idea. As far as the rape kit, I'm assuming you've showered. Okay. Did anyone else see this happen? No. I mean, people saw us go to his room together, but no one was in the room. How much did you have to drink, Noelle? Um... a beer? Did you ever say "no"? -Yes. -You just told me you said, "wait," but did you ever use the word "no"? Yes. Are you sure that you said "no" and that he heard you? Yo. Come in. Do you want a drink or something, or...? I'm smoking. No. Aw, god, I'm so fucking tired. This house becomes, like, a fucking zoo and, like, these people were over till, like, 5:00 A.M. Sometimes you're just like, "i need my space." Sure you don't want it? What's up with you? I want you to say you're sorry. Mm...For what? For what happened the other night in your room. I want you to say you're sorry. You want me to apologize for fucking you? That's not what happened. And what do you think happened in my room? What are you -- why are you looking at me like that? What the fuck's wrong with you? You raped me. Excuse me? Oh, that's fucking rich. Stop being so fucking sensitive. You were into it. You liked it. That's not what happened. Oh, come on. Don't give me that shit. Go fucking read me a jezebel article. Ah. What the fuck? Don't fucking do that. All right, you know what? If you're going to act this way, just, like -- you can just leave, all right? I'm sick of this. You can let yourself out. -I said you can let yourself out. -Luke. -I want you to admit-- -get the fuck out. Fucking crazy. Stop acting crazy. I'm not crazy! It looks like a skull fracture. We got a picture knocked down in the upstairs hallway. We got a 911 call from one of his roommate. Said he came home this morning. Probably out of his mind on something. We're, uh, dusting for prints... Hey. Did you hear about Luke? He fell off his balcony. Hey, guys. Um... I'm canceling class today. The counseling center is across the quad if you need to talk. Of course, my door is always open, so... You guys take it easy. Alright? Noelle posero. Detective Kennedy. I'd like to ask you a few questions, if I may. Did you see Luke last night? Yeah. Do you remember what time? Probably around 7:00 or 8:00. And you went over there for-- for what? To talk. He texted me. He texted you because he wanted to talk? He probably wanted to hook up. -How long did you stay? -Not long. -Why? I wasn't in the mood last night, and he was pretty gone. Mm. What was he on? I'm not sure. I'm not into that sort of thing. Was there anybody else at the house when you two were there? Not that I saw, but I didn't stay long. My card, in case anything else comes up, give me a call. Noelle, I'm sorry about your friend Luke. Thank you. Come on, baby. Come on, baby. Come on, baby. This is what you wanted when you came around. Fuck. That was seriously good. I think she's thirsty, I think she's thirsty. It's water. It's just water. -Oh, it's just water. -It's just water. -It's just water. -Just kidding. Oh. Let us take care of you. No, nope, no. Wrong move. There you go, there you go. There you go. Lay down, baby. Just lay down. Lay down. Excuse me. Have some respect. You're at our house, you're in our bed. Fucking lay down. -How about that? -Yeah. Yeah, there it is. Oh, she loves that. Kappa phi! Kappa phi! This is really nice. Yeah, I kind of needed it. -Lindsey? -Yeah. Bye, guys. Um, can I help you? I'm Noelle. I'm an-- I'm an art student at bu. I'm sorry to just show up like this. I just want to tell you that your story has really inspired me. I'm sorry. I've got to go. I just need a couple minutes. I'm working on my thesis. It's about the brutality of-- good luck with your project, but please just leave me alone. -Wait. -Look, you don't know me, okay? You don't know anything about me. I-i don't want to be the subject of your project. You're not the subject. They are. Your thesis is about my rapists? Not just yours. Mine, too. If I could go back, i would have kept my mouth shut. I could have done without people calling me a liar. Especially people I thought were my friends. Even girls? Oh, yeah. Girls hate sluts. I didn't know that I was going to be the one on trial. "How many people have you had sex with? "Were you flirting? Did you have an orgasm?" -An orgasm? -Oh, yeah, it was really enjoyable. Especially the part where I woke up bleeding, not knowing what happened, staples on the back of my head. You did the right thing. Did I? They're fine. They're more than fine. They are throwing a huge rager on Friday. And I got the text. It's funny. I'm still on their contact list. I'm sorry, Lindsey. You know, I might not be able to have babies? I don't even know if I wanted babies. Have some respect. Kappa phi! I didn't even believe that even happened. Yeah. I was there all night. Oh, my gosh, really? Yeah, I was with Conor and his friends. Hi, I'm Jenna. I'm the president of v-day balboa. What's your name? -Noelle. -Come here. So I spoke to mark at the gazette, and they're going to place our rio article in next week's issue. What article? Oh, there's a case of a 16-year-old girl in Rio de Janeiro. She was drugged and raped by 33 men, and her video is posted all on social media. -That's so awful. -So, we still need a name for our fall awareness event. They posted a video, like the three football players that raped a girl last year? The fraternity brothers, the ki phis. Yeah. Lindsey Shaw. They got off, and she went off the deep end. -Yeah. -Do you know how they got off? I mean, there's a video proof. Yeah, but you couldn't really see their faces. They said she was a freak, into gang bangs. It became a classic he said/she said situation. Well, that's like Daisy, remember freshman year? Yeah, she got raped by her ex-boyfriend. He was on the basketball team. Oh, yeah, I had classes with him. And he beat her, too. Like, bad. And you know what the school did? They put him on probation for probably like a week. I don't even think he missed any of his games. He graduates right on time. Nothing happened. It was just a little blip in the time line. -I can't believe that. -That's sick. Oh, heroes for rio. That's perfect. Hashtag - rioheroes, like, "real heroes." Okay guys, check it out. So, you know that nail Polish, it changes color if there's a date rape drug in it? You put it on, you swirl it around, -it'll change colors? -Oh yeah, I've heard that. Right? We totally need that on campus. -I love that. -We should urge the school to provide it for incoming freshman. Or guys could just stop drugging and raping girls so we don't need color-changing nail Polish. That would be nice, but until that day comes, I think we need to be prepared. What if we're not prepared? What if we have a drink? What if we wear high heels and we didn't learn taekwondo? What if we forgot our rape whistle at home and we didn't paint our nails with color-changing nail Polish that tells you if your drink is drugged? Then what? We just get raped? How about instead of that really useful fashion advice, the administration starts teaching guys that they can't stick their dicks wherever they want? Some people are going to be violent no matter what they are taught. We've got to do our best to protect ourselves. -With hashtag - rioheroes? -At least we're spreading awareness and we're actually doing something. -Yeah. -Yeah. You're right. I'm sorry. You're right. Okay. Let's talk about the beauty drive... -Yes. -...For next week. I'll bring a box to the meeting and we can collect some gently used beauty products. -Hi. -How's it going? What's up? Hi. You here all by yourself? Not anymore. Fuck. You trying to take advantage of me? Yes, I am. Careful when you suck. Yeah. Shit. Oh, fuck. What's your name? How about we get another drink. Fucking crazy. You're so fucking sexy. Is that for me? Mm-hmm. Here, drink it. I know you want it. I know you want it. It's okay. It's okay. Hold on. Hold on. I need-- i need... water. I need some water. Hold on. Are you okay? I just need a little water. Oh, water, water, water. I just-- i just need some water. Here. -Is this water? -Mm-hmm. Just kidding. There you go. There you go. Just lay down, baby. Just lay down. I know you like it. She loves that, dude. Get her, get her, get her, get her. You're welcome. Morning, sunshine. Good morning. Seems like you're in a good mood. Meet a boy? Something like that. Mm. Attagirl. Peas and carrots. Cause of death is asphyxiation due to aspiration of his own vomit. He's one of the football players from that rape case last spring. Was he suicidal? No. Look, man, he was going through some shit. Ah, man, the press is basically canonizing this kid. Bullshit. I'm surprised that house is still standing. Date-rape accusations, the president drinking himself to death, right? Yeah, yeah. That's what it looks like. And? I don't know. It didn't feel right. Are you going to tell us anything? You'll find out when you need to know. You're a fucking tease. Just on mondays. Let me see that. Well? What do you think? I love the multiple hands. It's very suggestive. Very haunting, but in a beautiful way. The richness of the black, there's so much depth to it. Shane? It's - it's sensual and tormented, sad, beautiful. Well. Who are you, and what have you done with Noelle? Keep going. Oh, shit. Oh, shit. Oh, shit. Yeah? Can I help you? I've got a surprise for you. Close your eyes. Oh yeah. Surprise. Oh, bro, bro, you can't just walk in here like that. Are Jeremiah and Conor home? -Oh, guys-- -oh-- oh, shit! Earlier today, balboa university chancellor... Blunt force trauma to the right posterior skull, causing craniocerebral injury. Police are not revealing the cause of death, citing the ongoing investigation. -I'm sorry. -How long did you know Jeremiah? I remember him going upstairs with a girl with a mask on. -She had a wig on her head. -It was pink. Immediate loss of consciousness resulted in a secondary injury to the upper jaw and loss of blood. Police are asking the public to come forward... How about Conor? How many years did you know Conor for? Same amount of time? When was the last time that you'd seen Jeremiah? Hi. Lindsey Shaw? Detective Cavanaugh. I just want to ask you a few questions. -Do you have a minute? -About what? Jeremiah marks and Conor Mckinley. -Am I a suspect? -I'm not saying that. Are we done? Look, I'd just appreciate your help. Like you want a tip from the poor girl who couldn't prove her rape? Okay. For every one of me, detective, I'm guessing there are a few who never even tried-- rightfully. Why don't you start there? It's so crazy. Well, I, for one, am all for it, so... Maybe now guys will think twice. Does murdering a rapist really help heal the survivor? I don't know, but do we really want rapists on the streets? Jenna, you know that most rapes are repeat offenders, right? We're here to support survivors, not to celebrate serial killers. I thought we were here to create change. There are other ways to create change. Like what? Writing letters to congress? Sure. Whatever it takes short of murdering someone. But that's just me. Yeah, I think it is just you. You ever heard the saying, "an eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind?" The world's already blind. Due to the tragic incidents of this past week, a curfew is now in effect. Please return to your dormitories. -Hey, Noelle. -Hey. -Ah. Hot. -Is it? Yeah, it's really hot. Be careful. It's not that hot. -I'm really sensitive. -To heat? To hot pizza. Um...Is that-- is that how you eat pizza? No, yeah. This is the way the Italians do it. -Pretty sure it's not. -Oh, no, no. You see, girl, 'cause I'm Italian, I know my culture, and this is the way we do it. Ah. You're not Italian. Have you not seen me? You can't tell by my face? You got a little-- just a little something. Yeah. Yeah. A little, uh-- little higher. No, a little bit on the other-- the other side. A little lower. Oh, there you go. Shane. It was disgusting. It was gigantic. What's that? -What? -Was that a snort. No, it wasn't. -That was a snort. -It was not a snort. I'm not making fun of you. I'm not making fun of your piggish laugh. I mean, look, you're, like, the only girl I've known that could make a snort sexy. I don't want you I don't want you no more baby I thought that I was good for you and maybe you were good for me, too but we're through now, babe oh oh oh I really hope that you're satisfied on the other side where you don't want me and I don't want you baby really? Yeah. Because I'm having a hard time trying to read your mind and I don't need this kind of pain I don't want you want you no more if it takes this from me baby, be gone I don't want you d-did I, uh-- get out. -Are you okay? -Get out. Okay. Okay. Skye? Hey, Skye. Don't come in here right now. -What's going on? -Nothing. -Oh, my god. -I'm fine. I'm fine. Nothing. Skye. Please don't look. Stop. It's okay. You know my name's actually Daisy? Something happened, and i-- I changed it. Do you want to talk about it? Do you ever think back at a different time in your life... And a different person you used to be... And just think.... "I wish I could be here again"? I get that. Elle? Will you sleep with me tonight? Yeah. -Hello. -Hi. -How can I help you? -Do you know what sort of crime reports the public has access to? -On-campus crime? -Mm-hmm. They, uh, release these every year -- clery statistics. Clery statistics. Hmm. All set? What if I wanted a more detailed report? I'm not really supposed to let anyone back here, but here it is. -Wow. -Yeah, I guess. Just a bunch of boxes. So criminal justice, huh? What do you think you're going to do when you graduate? -I don't know. -Cool. Oh, you probably actually shouldn't really look in the files. Just a peek? All right. Just a peek, though. So, where do you, uh, live on campus? Somewhere close, or...? Kind of. Yeah, I'm just actually down the street. I really like this area. It's, like, got a lot of bars and stuff that you can go to, which is cool. Oh, those are just kind of the same things. Why do you have files from 2003? That's just the same thing. Whoa. Hey. Whoa, whoa. -Oh, my god. I'm so sorry. -No, no, it's okay. You know what? I better do it. It's -- honestly-- -i got it. -No, no, no, no, no. Can you-- can you let me just-- yeah, yeah, I'll let you do it. Thanks. It's just they go in a certain order. -I'm so sorry. -It's okay. It's totally-- it's totally cool. All right, well, I think the tour is done for the day. Hello? -Hey. -Hey. Sorry. Did I freak you out? Hi, cutie. I brought your mail. -Thank you. -You're welcome. -How was home? -Um, well, my parents are out of their goddamn minds. What else is new? You okay? I'm going to go out tonight. You want to come? -I'm going to stay in. -Okay. I'll see you later. Skye. I'm here for you. I know you are. Love you. "Melinda Sanders." Excuse me. Uh, did we have-- zero rapes in the clery statistics. I'm sorry? Is someone paying you off, Melinda Gabriel Sanders? Why don't you have a seat and we can talk about your issue? My issue? You love that. Let me guess. Next you're going to diagnose me with borderline personality disorder, doctor speak for "I'm fucking crazy"? You really need to watch the way you're speaking to me. No, you need to watch the way you speak to me. I'm getting that you're angry with me about how I handled something, but threatening me is not going to give you what you want. You probably drive home every day all proud of yourself for saving the world again, but let me take a moment to advise you, Melinda. Be better at your job, at life, or do us all a favor, and I don't mean this hypothetically, remove yourself from here, from everywhere, or I will do it for you. Nice shoes, by the way. "Calvin Reeves." Oh, wait. Don't forget your keys. Here. Thank you. Bye. -You know it. -Okay. Thanks. [Smooches] -Hey. -Hi. I'm so sorry to do this. I just got a flat tire, and I've never had one before. I know I have a spare but I just don't know exactly how to, um, change it. Do you think you could help me? -I'm so sorry. -Uh... -Where's your car? -It's right here. -Yeah, sure. -Thank you so much. No, it's fine. How'd you do it? Just, you know, driving. Did the same thing a couple months ago. -Where's the spare? -It's, um-- it's in the trunk. It's an art installation. So, basically, on these patrols, I'm looking for anything out of the ordinary. You know, um-- you know, people standing around that don't look like they're students, checking the bushes. Um, you know, vagrants, which are homeless people, obviously. -Yeah. -Thefts. Oh, then of, course, any violence that may occur. Um... and then, you know, more recently, that has meant murder. This doesn't bring back your glory days? I hear you were quite the point guard. You were real proud of that. I'm just fucking with you. Nice handiwork, by the way. Is that blood? Right there. Don't move. Stay right there. Jimmy, this is Dave, over. Jimmy here, go ahead. We have what appears to be human blood outside the west entrance of the gymnasium. Send backup, over. What? Do you want to talk about it? Shh. Please... don't hurt me. I know what I did. I'm sorry for what I did. I'm so sorry. God. Please. Please. Please! I'm a good guy. I'm changed. Please. Okay calm down. Aah! Help! -Shit. -Help me! -Shut the fuck up. -He-e-lp! Police! I'll check the kid. Hey. Elle. Elle, are you bleeding? -No, it's paint. -What is this? It's paint! Daisy. Detective Kennedy. I-i don't go by Daisy. It's Skye. Okay, Skye. Is there, uh-- is there someplace we can speak privately? -I'm sorry, what is this about? -Calvin Reeves. Um, I'm actually-- i can't answer any questions without my lawyer present. So if you want to talk to me, you can contact her directly. Calvin was attacked. He's in the icu. Good. That's very interesting. So, I've got some news. Uh, I talked to the department, and we'd like you to speak at graduation. -Are you serious? -Pretty fucking serious. -What do you say? -Yes. Excellent. -Thank you. -You deserve it. Back to work. Oh, my god. Skye? Where did you get this? Where did you get it, Noelle? A cop questioned me today. Where were you last night? Where the fuck were you? I was working. Don't lie to me. What did you do, Elle? Noelle, what did you do? -He hurt you. -What? And then he went back to school, back to graduation, like it never happened. No, no, no, no, no, Noelle. You know what they did? They put you in the back of a fucking room to gather dust like it never fucking happened. That is what I want. After everything he did to you? Yes. Why would you do this? I couldn't let him get away with it. It's not your responsibility. Whose responsibility is it, then? The cops? The school? They are not protecting us, Skye. -But I will. -You're not protecting me. That cop has been following me, he wants to ask me questions. Calvin is in the icu. He's going to tell them. -What? -He's going to tell them. -No. -He's going to tell them, and they are going to come for me. How could you be so stupid? All I have ever wanted was this to be over, and now it's back because of you. Because of you. Why would you do this? Oh, my god, I'm going to have to go back to that. I'm going to have to prove that I'm not crazy, that I didn't-- i didn't do anything. I didn't want this. I'll tell them. I'll tell them what I did. He's not going to follow you anymore. No one's going to come after you. First thing in the morning I'm going to go to the station, and I'll turn myself in. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I love you. Hey, Skye. Help! No. No. Skye. No! No! I'm sorry. Skye. No! Help! Skye, please don't leave. Please, please. Yeah, no dice. Keep looking. You knew that Skye accused Calvin of rape. I know that she accused him of rape because he raped her. You know, no offense, detective, but this case, the search for the rapist slayer might be a waste of your expertise. How do you figure? Well, I didn't know any of the victims personally, but from what I hear, they didn't really sound like stand-up guys. Good guys, bad guys, short, tall-- you break the law, there's going to be consequences. I guess it depends on which law you break. Do you know why your friend Skye would want to take her own life? Can't keep running from your demons, now can you? Whispered something in your ear hey. Hi. I'm really sorry that I didn't text you back. I've been -- don't worry about it. I'm sorry about your neighbor. Thank you. I've got to go. Nothing's gonna hurt you, baby as long as you're with me, you'll be just fine nothing's gonna hurt you, baby thank you all for being here for the unveiling of the 2016 visual arts thesis exhibition. Enjoy yourselves. Thank you so much. Hey, how are you? Thanks. -You did really good. -Thank you. So did you. Thank you. Kind of retreating in isolation. With our sunglasses on to our favorite songs nothing's gonna hurt you, baby as long as you're with me, you'll be just fine nothing's gonna hurt you, baby nothing's gonna take you... Hello, everyone. Hello. Thank you for coming out to celebrate this journey that is culminating into today for these fine young people. The mfa visual arts class of 2016. It is my great pleasure to introduce you to a student who has gone on no less than a transformation these last few years. Soon to be master of fine arts, Noelle posero. Knock them dead. Why art? One of my earliest memories, I was painting a sunflower with my watercolors and somewhere in my little-kid brain I knew that this perfect sunflower would shrivel up and die one day. But I had the power to preserve it, to immortalize the beauty around me... ...to save it from the brutality of life. Leonardo Da Vinci said, "every painter should begin with a wash of black on their canvas, because everything in nature is dark except for where it's exposed by light." Perhaps we are conditioned to begin on a white canvas. But maybe what we need right now is to see the water turning murky, to see the petals falling. Maybe it's through art that we come face to face with our own darkness and that's the only way we can change. Mfa class of 2016, i urge you... Aim not to preserve the beauty, but to expose the truth. Dare to make the world uncomfortable with your honesty no matter what the consequence is, because the world will be better for it. You will be better for it. Thank you. Thank you. On behalf of balboa university, congratulations to the master of fine arts class 2016. You may now move your tassel from the right side of your cap to the left. Noelle. Noelle. Hey, where you going? This is it. The space grows -congrats. -Whoo-hoo! You guys did it! An empire falls need a remedy for the pain drift and fall again drift and fall again stop right there. Stop. Turn around. Stop. Do not move. Drop whatever's in your left hand. Drop whatever's in your right hand. Put your hands behind your back. Cover me. The last light of memory is hiding from the mind a lost game in an endless path mysterious and wild drift and fall again your cold heart is changing sea waves are raging beautiful and strange as we drift and fall again your cold heart is changing sea waves are raging beautiful and strange as we drift and fall again drift and fall again drift and fall again |
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