ISKL ART CATALOG
1. JaEun Kim (Delegate)
Title: The Violinist
Size: 100 x 75cm
Media: Oil Paint
Statement: The movement of musical instruments and musician creating sounds motivated this artwork. Especially the violin from orchestra was impressive and intriguing. Instead of putting in too much details, highlighting violin and her hands was done to create more active and dynamic scene. The pale brown for background and somber skin tone, school uniform contrasts with reddish brown violin that contains main theme of this piece.
2. JaEun Kim (Delegate)
Title: Red in the Face
Size: 60 x 50cm
Media: Acrylic Paint
Statement: Inspired by Lucian Freud, who uses expressive brush strokes with realism, this piece depicts a popular Korean actor, Ma Dong-seok, with a rough texture and brush strokes to fully transfers the image of the actor. At the same time, I used only red, white, and black to express the portrait to give stronger impression and emotions from the picture. Expressive details and balancing light and shadow was a key point that I focused on.
3. JaEun Kim (Delegate)
Title: Meat is on the Menu
Size: 50 x 60cm
Media: Acrylic Paint
Statement: From connecting the relationship between eating animals and human nature, I created a scene that human head is served on a plate with deer’s hand holding fork and knife. Deer’s hand represents the image of weakest animal which compares with human, that rules the whole food chain. The stamp on his face represent the ethical issues on how people are collecting meats from animals now, and how ratings of meat that was once alive is ironic.
4. Li-Yen Teng (Delegate)
Title: The Void
Size: 75 x 60cm
Media: Oil Paint
Statement: Void is an oil piece containing a boy falling into empty space. In having been the only one out of all my siblings to be enrolled in an international school at a young age, I have always felt somewhat different. Though I did feel privileged in going to such a diverse school, I was never able to connect with my siblings in such a personal level. By creating the sense of isolation, I wanted to emulate my childhood in which within time, I felt further and more distant from my family.
5.Li-Yen Teng (Delegate)
Title: Degradation
Size: 60 x 42cm
Media: Oil Paint
Statement: Having dyspraxia, my parents decided that it was best for me to learn English rather than Mandarin. With this, being surrounded by relatives who only could speak Mandarin, I always felt a loss of cultural identity. Inspired by artist Brian Donnelly, by depicting a frustrated expression, this piece expresses the anger and pressure I have on myself with the inability to connect with my culture and communicate with my family. Creating the melting effect with the tongue represents that no matter how much I try to talk, I will never be able to communicate.
6. Li-Yen Teng (Delegate)
Title: Detachment
Size: 40 x 90cm
Media: Screen Print
Statement: A print of two faces from two subjects, Detachment manages to express the universality of growing up and the process of how I have loss my Chinese identity. On the younger boy (the left side of the face), the expression he withholds is somewhat innocent; being almost complacent towards losing his Chinese identity. This however changes as the subject's realisation of the disappearing identity is represented with the older boy. By the more forced expression, the boy now realises and tries to combat the process. This however is seen as too late as with time, the memories of celebrating such traditions begin to fade.
7. Margaux Philippe (Delegate)
Title: Disposition
Size:115 x 115cm
Media: Soft Pastel & Paint
Statement:
This piece demonstrates a relationship between two individuals, friendly or romantic. My message was to juxtapose how the media portrays relationships to the actual reality. Everyday, we are taught it isn’t usual for a relationship to have a weak side, although it is absolutely normal for things to go wrong from time to time. I chose horses as the subject matter of this piece because they symbolise power and freedom. I was able to play with these characteristics through the use of movements and patterns with pastel and acrylic. The first horse (left) demonstrate anger and annoyance, while the other horse (right), symbolises the listener, the one who did the wrong
8. Meghan McReynolds (Delegate)
Title: A Beggar
Size: 42 x 34cm
Media:Photography
Statement: To preface my statement, I’d like to to say that while my photography has meaning to me, I never want to define what it means to others. I always want my photographs to be open to interpretation and discussion. That being said, my view of what this photo means is that the situation of the refugees and the crisis being faced many countries tends to be oversimplified. Refugees are often painted entirely as violent terrorists, who seek refuge in Europe only to corrupt its culture. Perhaps some who slip into the continent are such terrorists, who want to create another front in the war. This woman, however, flies in the face of such oversimplification. She is a symbol, to me, of the personal tragedy brought on by the civil war, and represents the multi-faceted conflict that has caused such controversy in the West. Such complex issues defy simple solutions, just as she defies expectations.
9. Meghan McReynolds (Delegate)
Title: The Green Citroen
Size: 28 x 42cm
Media: Photography
Statement: Paris is a piece of art, that lives, moves, and evolves. It is a city that naturally yearns to be captured in poetry, painting, or on film. This photograph to me displays a characteristic that irresistibly Parisian: it is aware of its own beauty and its place in history, but has the ability to laugh at itself. This car is classically french: a Citroen “deux chevaux” that is a throwback to the classic days of 20th century Paris. And yet, it is painted an outrageous green. Paris demands to be appreciated as the artwork that it is; this photograph is me obliging.
10. Nicole Garwood (Delegate)
Title: The Flower Girl
Size: 45 x 45cm
Media: Digital Media
Statement: Flowers always gave me a sense of elegance and grace. I wanted to portray through the use of flowers the innocent youth. A blooming flower represents the growing of one's self and their struggles through life. Through the bright compilation of colour that are used to show naive happiness of a lively child. Contrasting the colour are the dark eyes meant to represent the space needed to be filled by the things they have yet to see.
11. Nicole Garwood (Delegate)
Title: Too Good To Share
Size: 43 x 45cm
Media: Digital Media
Statement: Recently in Art I learnt the wonders of Pop art. Inspired by roy lichtenstein's iconic style, I took it to myself to draw the thing I loved most food. Food connects cultures and people, I wanted to make people feel connected to my art through the means of food and all its glory. The bold lines show confidence and how one should be confident whilst eating the thing that they love, complementing this are the arrangements of colours that help you eat with your eyes and taste the food though visual colour.
12. Sarah Balsamo
Title: Egyptian Tribal Vase
Size: 27 x 22 x 22cm
Media: Glazed Ceramics
Statement: One thing that draws me to the medium of ceramics is the timelessness, and the enduring appreciation of its simple form. Pottery has continued to be a celebration of human hands throughout centuries, showcasing cultural values and beliefs. My piece is a recreation of an Egyptian Tribal vase, with inspiration from the diverse array of colors, images, and lines used in that time period. Thousands of years ago this type of vase would have been made in a similar fashion, which I found most appealing. The color scheme, and geometric forms which I incorporated are commonly found on works of pottery from the Ancient Egyptian Era. Ancient Egyptians continued the notion of art connecting with life, by using colors found in their environment, like blues, reds, blacks, and browns. I feel that by recreating historic works of art, I am able to step into a portal where I can experience an aspect of the ancient artists world.
13. Simone Stals
Title: River at Home
Size: 42 x 42cm
Media: Photography
Statement: Being an international student, it is hard for me to define ‘home’, I only lived in my home country, the Netherlands, for the first two and a half years of my life. When we go ‘home’ we go to Geleen, a city in the South of the Netherlands. This is where my parents grew up, and where most of our family lives. At ‘Home I feel like an imposter. I do not have any friends there nor am I able to bribe my tongue into speaking the accent that is so common. I see the city and surrounding area without the bias of childhood memories.
14. Willemijn Hoge
Title: Exhale
Size: 120 x 90cm
Media: Acrylic Paint
Statement: I’ve always grown up around water, The Netherlands being surrounded by it. It was either swimming, sailing or ice skating but that is where I belonged, a place I called home no matter where I was. Moving to Malaysia this year was an extreme shock as it all came so unexpected, one week I was planning my junior and senior year with my best friends and the next I was on a plane to the other side of the world with my house packed in boxes. It was a hard start, with everything around me being new and different. I had moved around before, many times, but always in Europe. Close to home. I could adapt and so could my brother but my youngest brother had a hard time and fell into a state of deep anxiety almost not wanting to go to school or even leave his room. But then he made a friend, and another, and another, and like that with the help of counseling he finally came out of his shell. This painting is of him in our pool and it represents the time just after this hard period when he and our family could finally breathe out and let go of the stress and anxiety, the bubbles representing all the troubles he has carried finally leaving him.
15. Alejandra Moreno
Title: The First “Non-Epiphany”
Size: 44 x 44cm
Media: Photography
Statement: This photograph is called "The First non-epiphany." This expression came from Kurt Vonnegut in a book called Bluebeard. The book focused on the lives of artists, and their struggle to acquire inspiration and purpose. In this story the protagonist is told that the real moments of awe and innovation should be called "Non-epiphanies." He goes on to explain that there is a common misconception that God spontaneously interjects in our lives, and illuminates. However this artist argues that God is in fact holding our hands and guiding us through everything. That in fact we become reliant and accustomed to God by our side, and so the moments of true genius occur when he leaves momentarily. This concept was very intriguing to me, and was something I wanted to convey in my art. The photograph was taken whilst caught in a blizzard, it was hard to see or even move and take the picture. Despite this lack of movement and sight, a photograph was produced. Somehow a moment was captured, and so I decided to name this piece, The first "Non-epiphany."
16. Anqi Chen
Title: Enjoy Life
Size: 60 x 42cm
Media: Graphite Drawing
Statement: This piece contains a very old man with a simple lifestyle and is smiling at the camera. Growing up, we would face a lot of obstacles and traumas, especially in teenagers. It’s hard to see the people we love get older and to realize that one day they will leave. This thinking sometimes makes me scared that time flies, just like our brief four years in high school. But what makes it valuable is that it doesn’t last forever. So make your life count for something, and hold on to hope. Even when the day comes where wrinkles are crawling all across your face, but you will still give your brilliant smile to the “camera”.
17. Daniel Marzuki
Title: Prism Advertisement Video
Length: 1min 51sec.
Media: Video
Statement: This video was an advertisement for the Prism magazine which is a creative writing magazine published annually. It accepts submissions and the staff spend a few months discussing the pieces until finally accepting 12. During the making of this video, I was able to transform the team’s ideas into a horrifying and prodigious advertisement. My goal was to create the limited and objective perspective and make the audience feel like they are in the main character’s shoes. With this method, the audience will experience the same creepiness and fear that the main character experiences. It makes me happy to see the audience feeling scared because it indicates that I did a good job on creating the horror element for this video. It was also very fun to decorate the location with props and edit the sound and visuals to transform an ordinary backstage into an eerie asylum.
18. Jessica Ebdale
Title: In Tibet
Size: 69 x 89cm
Media: Soft Pastel
Statement: Having the privilege to travel to the rural and urban ends of the world, I also had the privilege to share one of my experiences through this piece. This piece depicts a local tibetan father and daughter found in front of the Potala Palace in Tibet, I wanted to add something unique to the piece to enrich the environment and culture found within the people of Tibet. I found that along with such a beautiful religion, there was love and kindness between the locals. The warm pallette executes this warm and loving feeling, especially through the bond of a father and their child. The culture and values of self-devotion cannot be explained with few words, but is beautifully said through the words “The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness” by The Dalai Lama.
19. Julia van de Korput
Title: Perception
Size: 60 x 35cm
Media: Soft Pastel & Acrylic Paint
Statement: The face and specifically the eye are the primary features that show emotions of a person. The human eyes are often referred to as the “windows to the soul”. While this statement may be widespread and cliché, to some degree it is true. Since 7th grade when we were taught how to draw realistic eyes, I have been intrigued by the meaning and power that eyes can hold. In these pieces, I experimented with contrasting colours of light to deliver an array of contrasting feelings and emotions on a neutral facial expression. I intended to show the juxtaposition of her facial expression with the warm pink side, which develops a more compassionate mood, and the cold blue side, that creates a more somber or frightened mood. Together, this contrast in perception exemplifies an inner conflict of emotions.
20. Manya Srivastava
Title: Fortitude
Size: 100 x 76cm
Media: Oil Pastel
Statement: In Africa, a name is considered to be a gift. Your name links you to your past, your ancestors and is part of your spirituality. In Nigeria, it was very common to see boys and girls with names such as Hope, Joy, Prosper, Precious or anything that is a symbolic representation of the virtues that describe your personality. With this in mind, I reflected on the time that I lived in Nigeria. During this time, Nigeria went through a series of misfortunes including the Ebola epidemic, Boko Haram, Chibok girls kidnapping, fuel strikes and more. In this distressing time, Nigerians showed courage, resilience and strength of character. This inspired me to create Fortitude, a girl who exudes fearlessness and intrepidity.
21. Manya Srivastava
Title: Aspirations
Size: 45 x 60cm
Media: Acrylic Paint
Statement: As high school students, we’re faced with a vast array of obstacles that tend to hinder our growth as individuals, but the ability to overcome these challenges is what continues to motivate us. Blue flowers are a symbol of inspiration representing desire, love, hope and striving for the infinite and unreachable. Despite our struggles, we all need to aim for the infinite and unreachable; pushing ourselves beyond our limits to be the best version of ourselves that we can be.
22. Mateo Sjollema
Title: Self Portrait
Size: 42 x 59cm
Media: Acrylic Paint
Statement: Vincent Van Gogh and his art has been fascinating to me since I was taught about him, he painted with short and expressive brush strokes. I emulated his style when painting the foliage in the background to add some visual interest. The theme of the painting is calm and solitary, I took inspiration from Edward Hopper’s paintings to convey the feeling of serenity.
23. Priyadarshini Aravinda Babu (Priya)
Title: Indian Pot
Size: 21 x 35 x 35cm
Media: Glazed Ceramics
Statement: Indian pots are well known for their colourfulness and designs. When I got an opportunity to make a culture pot during ceramics class, I knew which culture I was aiming for. I’ve been abroad since I was a kid and never really had a chance to show off my nationality until now. I want people to see the beautiness of Indian culture in just a pot. The pot was done by using clay...no not with the wheel machine but with my bare hands. It was quite challenging but i never stopped until I achieved my goal. I am proud of my outcome and I am proud to be an Indian.
24. Syed Taha
Title: The Forgotten One
Size: 28 x 42cm
Media: Photography
Statement: Chinatown has always been known for it’s pristine culture, and excellent traditions. By going there, I hoped to not only capture the culture, but the people as well. While crossing from street to street, restaurant to restaurant and stall to stall, I noticed the lifestyle of many who lived there, a lifestyle which many turn a blind eye towards. By capturing this man, I hoped to share the true struggles of the world. Not missing a meal, not being forced to go to school, but the lack of shelter, food, water, and basic healthcare. Through this photo, I wish to tell the viewers to remember they have it better than most. The man portrayed is just one of many who have been forgotten by most, and had their lifestyles undermined. My passion for this idea, to show the lifestyle undermined by society, is what led me to take this photo. Without a second thought, I am proud of the photo and the message conveyed.
25.Taylor Newbolt
Title: Textured Bowl
Size: 8 x 20 x 20cm
Media: Glazed Ceramics
Statement: This piece is styled in the shape of a traditional chopstick bowl but incorporates the detail and texture of modern design. The pot resembles the woven pattern of a basket so as to crossover styles of 3D visual arts and to include the techniques of weaving into the traditionally stoic style of ceramics
