Teacher Name: Denise Barba
Grade: 12
Materials: Gouache and Micron
Dimensions: 14″ x 10″
Description: This piece specifically illustrates the beginning after change. Through repeated stippling with paints, it created layers of leaves growing out of the buildings, which signifies the transformation and adaptation humans develop to after going through some sort of change. Additionally, the crack in the middle marks the remnants of the aching of the past. Depth is created through repeating multiple thin vertical lines.
Artist Statement: My exhibition’s objective is to portray human aspects through nature, such as how the passage of time is associated with seasons or the inevitability of death in the natural living world. These artworks were strictly chosen due to the recurring theme of nature, which was inspired by the time I spent with my sister watching Studio Ghibli’s films during my childhood; therefore, my audience is precisely those who know of or have watched Studio Ghibli’s films. I’ve always been captivated by how the sceneries were drawn in the films and thought they gave the audience a sense of peace and nostalgia. Perhaps this is due to the fact that I was young and life had not been as serious as it is now. Everything seemed vivid, warm, and free of worries. However, I began to lose that spark and joy in life once I entered young adulthood. We’re so caught up in the swift passage of time that we forget to appreciate the little things. This longing to revitalize what I had lost led me to consider the medium for my artwork carefully. I envisioned my artwork to have a positive, peaceful effect, similar to the sceneries in Studio Ghibli. I figured colors would be the best solution to convey that since certain colors stimulate specific emotions, such as how blue is associated with serenity. I avoided using too many dark colors and specifically focused on colors associated with nature, like green. Because of its soothing effect on the soul, it portrays nature positively as a source of comfort. I wanted to convey that despite who we are, all must face the cruelty of time and the inevitability of death that follows with every passing moment. I hope that my audiences are able to understand that whilst we may not enjoy every bit of our lives, what we choose to do with the time given to us is what we contemplate at the end.
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