1. Looking back at the “bones of summer” how have you engaged or created art? If you haven’t engaged or created art, please describe why.

During the summer I engaged and created art in numerous ways. I worked at an art gallery in my hometown, and engaged art daily through what was displayed in exhibitions. As an events planner at the gallery, I had engaged art by curating art for the events. I had researched musicians and video artists in BC and selected multiple to contact about participating. I had opportunity to create art as well, creating posters, websites, social media posts, videos for the gallery.

In my own time, I would write and record music, and search for inspiration in finding new artists.

  1. What things, if any, surround you that you consider powerful?

I would say the environment you are surrounded in is powerful. Moving from BC’s interior back to the island’s coastal environment offers different tones and moods, different colours and temperatures. Even the difference in urban landscapes has a notable affect. I would say that location, weather, and climate are very powerful surroundings.

  1. Over the next couple of days, take note of the dominant sounds in areas that you consistently walk. What are the sounds you notice most of all? Be specific.

I found that I most noticed the sounds of cars, passing nearby, or even blocks away. I heard the sound of distant construction or renovations; grinding, vibrating, the clanging of machines, materials, or tools. Cutting between I would hear birds tweeting around me.

  1. How do you relate to the phrase “free time only works if you steal it?”

I find myself relating to this phrase a lot. If I am faced with an abundance of “free time”, I often find that it becomes difficult to centralize my goals and really utilize that time. The most memorable or productive moments I have had during “free time” are during times when I have, for example, taken off work for a backpacking trip, or sacrificed sleep staying up until 4 am to work on a song. The idea that you have to steal free time resonates with me.

  1. Do you have any other takeaways from the film?

I really admired Leslie’s appreciation for the smallest details, and how he is able to expand an idea on such a small premise, ones that would likely go over looked by most people. An example would be when he shows us the hinge he salvaged from the burn pit. He is so fascinated by the shape, the way it casts shadows, he is able to find so much value and inspiration in a simple old object.

I think the film inspires me to be more observant and reflective of my surroundings in everyday life.