Ana Schwartz

BIOGRAPHY

Ana Schwartz is a Chamorro-American artist residing in the Bay Area. This allowed her to be exposed to all sorts of media and diversity. As you look through her portfolio, you’ll notice some recurring themes: creepy, cute, and whimsical. This also applies to the artist name she refers to herself as, Comagirl. Her art is an experience between dreaming and reality–stuck, almost like a coma. Although morbid, this suits her artistic vision considering her dream-like and weird pieces.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I have always been a creative child. I was drawn to cartoons, movies, comics, video games, and all sorts of media. The weirder the better. This would encourage me to embrace femininity, horror, and self-expression. I enjoy evoking and creating an experience that lingers on my audience. I found my passion in digital illustration, 3D modeling, and video editing while attending SJSU. I believe these mediums allow me to create mixed media, and surrealist pieces that push the limitations of possibility.

An Out Of This World Check-Up

Ana Schwartz, An Out Of This World Check-Up, 3D Scene, 2023

She's coming to a planet near you! IO is an alien nurse traveling the galaxy and helping those in need. I have a soft spot for aliens because they are odd and don’t conform to standards, but that shouldn't be considered bad. Uniqueness should be celebrated and explored!

I'M HERE NOW

Ana Schwartz, I'm Here Now, Video, 6 min, 2023

Short films have the difficult objective of making a lingering impression in a short amount of time. As a fan of horror, I wanted to take on this challenge myself. I also had the extra challenge of producing this on a $0 budget. All that’s needed for a compelling film is passion and a vision. In I’m Here Now, the protagonist has a consistent daily routine that deteriorates over time, as he feels something is not right. Someone or something is following him and it’s getting closer.

Remember

Ana Schwartz, Remember, Steel Fabrication and Video, 2 min, 2023

In this video installation piece, I explored how the mind operates. Much like a playground--our minds deteriorate over time. Our memories become misconstrued or even fabricated. My video is a mashup of some of my childhood home videos. While I can recall a few of these clips, I only recognize some. Our minds pick and choose what to remember, sometimes in the form of bits and pieces, like only audio or visuals. Although bittersweet, it is inescapable.

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