The Projector

Amusements & Useful Devices from K. A. Wisniewski

The Forgotten Fruit of America: A Brief History of the Pawpaw

In recent years, the pawpaw has begun to make a quiet comeback at farmers’ markets, in culinary circles, and even in local festivals dedicated to its revival. For much of … Continue reading

October 1, 2025 · Leave a comment

Is A.I. the Death of the Lecture—or Its Salvation?

In the age of generative A.I., the traditional college lecture faces a dramatic crossroads. Once a cornerstone of higher education, the lecture now stands accused of being outdated, passive, and … Continue reading

May 18, 2025 · Leave a comment

Can A.I. Create Art? Our Struggle With the Machine in the Studio

This past semester in my “Digital Textuality” course, I posed a deceptively simple question: Can A.I. be an artist? Several students, working independently, centered their final projects on that very … Continue reading

May 13, 2025 · Leave a comment

Haiku Fun, Part 2

After the warm response to my first collection of haikus, I’m excited to share a second set that continues to explore moments of stillness, surprise, and quiet reflection. These short … Continue reading

April 13, 2025 · Leave a comment

Haiku Fun

Haiku is a timeless form of poetry that captures fleeting moments with precision and simplicity. Originating in Japan, haiku traditionally follows a 5-7-5 syllable structure and often reflects nature, the … Continue reading

February 16, 2025 · 1 Comment

365

A few days ago, on New Year’s Eve, I completed my #365DayChallenge of posting one image a day on Instagram.  So, for now, I’m taking a little break from social … Continue reading

January 4, 2018 · Leave a comment

Bon Anniv, Roland Barthes!

How should we best celebrate the 100th birthday of French critic Roland Barthes (1915-1980)? How do we read the man who read anything as text?  I was first dawn to … Continue reading

November 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Sell/fish Fault Finder

A Pun.–(We abominate puns). Some weekly finds; or this is what I do.  

July 24, 2015 · Leave a comment

Writing & Loneliness

“If you’re lonely when you’re alone, you’re in bad company.” ~Jean-Paul Sartre In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote, “The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are … Continue reading

July 24, 2015 · Leave a comment