We agree with both of you that "Just A Little Bit More" is showing how your life can move along and change, and tell different stories by looking at it in different ways, just as the colors change at different angles. We also think that this represents space because it looks like all of the different little colored balls are planets and stars. It really fits to the theme "Life on Mars," which is why we enjoy it so much.

John and Julie's response to this podcast:

John: I totally agree with what Karley and Nikki think about this work of art. It could easily represent different stages in your life or also just the outline of space. At first glance, I just thought it was just a bunch of spheres hanging from the ceiling... Actually thinking it was pretty boring until I looked at it a few more times. To me, I think that each sphere could represent each galaxy around us and even though we are so different, we are still so close.

Julie: From what Karley and Nikki said, I could totally see what they were talking about. They really described in detail everything about the sculpture. I agree with them also, when they said that everyone is different and that's what the balls represent.

I also agree with you guys. Life can change a person by certain events that happens to them to the better or the worst. The dots could also represent how every person is different, but also we are all connected in some way.

I understand your perspective on this piece of work. I felt like I was in space while I was standing near the piece also. The artist could have tried to make us feel this was for a reason. Maybe they are trying to send the message that Earth is just one of those circles, and the rest of them are other places or universes that we have yet to discover. That maybe we are not alone in the universe, and there are other people out in another galaxy thinking that they are alone too, but we have yet to discover each other. All the diffrent colors and the way that the circles are positioned made me feel like I could fall into the piece. To me it means, also, that every person is a stranger in their own way, yet everyone is connected in one way or another.

I have never seen anything quite like Ranjani Shettar's "Just a bit more." At first glance, the streaming blue balls seem to stand alone in the white painted room. The colors seem to change from the angle in which you view them. As Nikki stated, the colors change from dark blue to light blue. My initial impression of the piece was that the blue balls represent water. Whether it be rain, tears, or water dripping from a faucet. The balls leave you to depict the art in your own mind.

After reading and listening to Karley's poem I really must say that I truly think that she made a great connection. I enjoyed how she took such a simple photograph of the sun and she related it to such a higher power, it being God. I like how she utilizes all the elements of the artwork and puts it into her poem. The piece of art looks bright and happy, however in her poem she also relates to the troubles and hard times. I also thought she did an excellent job of not giving away who the "higher power" was but that she made the reader think. I believe that Karley did an excellent job, and she indeed made me ponder and really look deep into this artwork. Good job Karley!

After listening and reading along with Nikki's poem, You Cannot Help but Reading This, it makes me realize on how many things we have to face in life. So many choices, hard decisions, rough times we cannot run away from. After reading this it made me realize also that we cannot run away for our problems and expect they will just go away. You have to face them and fix them no matter what happens. Looking at this poem, you can see of how simple a couple words can be that can mean so much. This piece of art is not your normal piece of art or a saying that is a great piece of advice, but by saying " You Cannot Help but Looking at This," to me, is saying that things can be so noticable that you have to look at it, face it, and really take a good look at it. Nikki has truly related to this piece of art and I cannot stop looking at it.

I also agree with Karley as Nikki just stated in the comment below. The connection she made was remarkable and I dont think Karley could have said it any better! To me, this photograph of art remind me of god, and as Nikki commented below, it does look bright and happy, but Karley puts it as a person that is going through a really rough time. All in all, this is a great piece of artwork and an outstanding poem to go with it! Great job Karley, you rock!