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Grade: 12
Materials: In Her Eyes
Dimensions: 28” × 30”
Description: This piece is a sapphic representation of pining. The object of the subject’s desires is reflected in her eyes. As noted in my artist’s statement, this reflects experiences I was not able to have in my adolescence.
Artist Statement: In the past, I rarely found continuity of genre or an art style, and presently, I often find myself getting bored of a medium if I use it too often or in the same way. Dry, wet, digital—rinse and repeat. This experimentation has come from a certain level of comfort I have achieved with visual art over the years, like an old friend you aren’t afraid to be yourself around.
My art is about empathizing with the fictional. In my art I see dramatic colors, lighting, and representations of people that don’t exist. My sources of inspiration varied, but some projects such as “‘How Can I Be Prettier?’” and “Mommy Vlogger” were created as a part of my AP 2-D Art and Design investigation, in which I endeavored to understand the effect that technology had, has, and will have on my generation. I expanded upon this, the characters’ age increasing and eventually morphing into self portraits. From mommy vloggers posting their children on the internet for profit to the anticipated effects of growing up overstimulated by screens, I’ve looked into the people and events around me to create art.
There’s a certain anonymity in turning real events or people into something more difficult to recognize, but I’m far more drawn to dramatization and symbolism. By reimagining experiences I was excluded from due to my identity and creating characters I can idolize without consequence, art has been an important part of my personal expression. This is depicted in “Cupid & Psyche” and “In Her Eyes.” “Don’t You Know It’s Gonna Be Alright” came from a place of experimentation and reflects my desire to incorporate both humor and modern technology in my art.
Finally, it’s important to note some of my biggest inspirations. They are Claude Cahun, Jenny Seville, Yayoi Kusama, and Bisa Butler. I can only hope to have such an impact on someone’s life as they’ve had on mine.
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