FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF: A LESSON IN ART & DESIGN
photo by Kumpan Electric I Unsplash The classic 1986 movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is much more than a hijinks school comedy heroising some quick-witted kids. Like many, I am occasionally drawn to re-watch and relive a time of relative innocence when truancy was considered the high-water mark for rebelliousness, with the resulting adverse school record reflecting your individuality. The movie resonates on another, more subliminal level, quite separate from the sociological one that evokes nostalgia. This subliminal level is given an overture when Ferris, his girlfriend, and his buddy visit the Art Institute of Chicago, where they appear to pay homage to masterpieces that include works by Picasso and Pollock. Visiting an art gallery is incongruous for truants. The movie presents a profound lesson in art, design and sustainability apart from its comedic overlay. The film's visual appeal is no accident. Director John Hughes masterfully employs optical
