The Name

Deamas Fotografi

Deamas: a conjoining of "Dean" and "Mastering"

Fotografi: {Swedish} n photography


Probably the most common question I get outside of business related stuff: "Where did the name come from?" My first business was remastering audio recordings everything from removing clicks, pops, and buzzes to fleshing out old tracks that were just a bit anemic. To that end by conjoining my name "Dean" with "Mastering" I ended up with Deamas [dIː ‖ məs]. I liked the name so I've stuck with it. I even use it as a given name for my characters in a few role playing games.


The second part always leads people to believe that I've just taken on a creative spelling for "photography", and to an extent they are correct. But the fact is that I have a Swedish paternal heritage and the Swedish word for photography is fotografi [fəʊ ‖ təʊ ‖ grə ‖ fIː].

In short it is a small nod to my heritage while still being readily recognized by my primarily American audience.


Friday, July 31, 2015

Dayton Art Institute Scavenger Hunt

Dayton Art Institute at night
Marble Relief
It's a pretty well established fact that the Dayton Art Institute is an amazing resource that far too many Daytonians ignore. There are school groups that go through that even though the kids are right there they're still not opening their eyes and seeing it all.

To help you, my dear reader, to more fully experience the vast collection of the DAI I have put together a small scavenger hunt. I've included just a few bits that are focused in a single area. But to give you an idea of what I'm talking about there is to the right a picture of a marble relief... Where is it?












The marble relief is close to a more recognizable statue. But just because something isn't featured doesn't mean that it isn't worthy of attention.









 Most people familiar with the DAI will recognize these miniature figures playing a board game.
But what about this rooster that is only inches away?












Hale Cloister
I went to the DAI regularly growing up and I feel it is important to encourage not only the children to pay attention to art, but also everyone on a regular basis needs to look around and see what there is. In an attempt to help you see with new eyes I've put together two sheets. Nothing fancy, just a little scavenger hunt. Some pictures will be easier than others, but the goal is to look at each of the six images and figure out where they are in the museum.

Without further fanfare I present to you:
DAI Scavenger Hunt Pg. 1
&
DAI Scavenger Hunt Pg. 2

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