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             Jean Metzinger was a very talented French artist who lived from 1883-1956. Metzinger played a very influential role in the pioneering of the art form of known as cubism. In Metzingers’ piece named Le Go û ter (translates to “taste” and “tea-time”), it provides a mesmerizing depiction of the elements of shape, color and tone. This painting was created in 1911 and the destination that this piece was created in is unknown. Metzinger uses shape to illustrate a form of cubism in painting. As stated earlier, Metzinger was influential in the once-new style of cubism, which is the idea of moving around an object in order to see it from different viewpoints.   In  Le Go û ter,  it can appear distorted at first glance, but upon closer inspection of the cube shapes, you will notice the same object painted but from different perspectives. An example of this is with the teacup - the left side of the cup is perceived from the side while the right side is seen from above. A philosoph

     My name is Drew Scott, I am 25 years old and am originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado. I moved up to Alaska in 2018 with my lovely wife, Anika. My wife and I have been married for 4 years now and are preparing to welcome a baby girl into the world next month, we could not be more excited! As we are preparing to be parents, we are also preparing to move overseas to Hungary for a couple of years. While in Hungary, we will be working with an international church, focusing on community outreach and relational ministry. Anika and I currently live in a cabin-style house with our two dogs Buck and Phoebe. Buck is a Border Collie, so he is very energetic and always wanting a task to complete. Phoebe is an Aidi which is a type of cattle dog as well. While she is more laid back, she is also energetic and enjoys playing just as much as Buck. I enjoy many outdoor activities to include hunting, backpacking, and any sport. I also love to play musical instruments - primarily the bass and ac