My exhibition has a theme that revolves around the main topic of hope in the midst of global issues. My vision towards each of my artwork is to be able to depict that there will always be hope within any situation no matter how dire it may seem. The issues that will be illustrated won't only be major scale issues like deforestation and global warming. I would like to also indicate some personal issues experienced worldwide such as peer pressure and self-criticism. One of the reasons onto choosing this theme for my exhibition is because of topics learned throughout my school years. I am always disheartened with the condition of the world, many people are suffering and living through conditions that are undesirable. This is what lead me to choose the theme of global issues; I am not trying to make a major change towards the condition of the world, but I am hoping that I could at least raise some awareness. I hope that I could display my vision clearly, allowing at least an individual to realize the hope within their undesirable situation.

In trying to ensure that my vision and theme are interpreted correctly I presented my artwork in a certain way. I used varying mediums such as acrylic, watercolor, digital art, as well as clay and paper sculptures. Although I used varying mediums all my artwork have a clear indication of contrasting colors, emphasizing the hope within the dire situation. I also illustrate the main idea of each global issue within the center of the artwork to ensure more emphasis. There is also always at least a body part or figure within each artwork to indicate that these issues are experienced by humans worldwide. In doing so, I hope that each individual global issue can be interpreted correctly and that the hope within each situation can also be seen clearly.

The arrangement of the artworks is laid out as is with no particular sense of order to indicate the chaos of global issues. There are no patterns or organization involved in global issues. With this in mind, the first artwork of my exhibition called “Personal Barriers” is interpreting the global issue of self-criticism. Sometimes we overthink and drive ourselves into undesirable situations that can be mentally taxing. However, if we can overcome these self-criticisms, by climbing up the barriers and obstacles, we would see countless opportunities that lie ahead symbolized through the aurora. The next artwork, “Utopian future” symbolizes a global issue regarding pollution and global warming. I am trying to imply that people still have hope and believe that they could achieve a utopian future even in a post-apocalyptic world. “Guilty fashion” is the next artwork, interpreting a global issue regarding fast-fashion industry. An industry that caused multiple issues like deforestation, wastes, and pollution. Through this particular artwork, I would like to indicate that although humans are to blame for these issues, we are also the key to fixing the problem. The next piece “Hunger” is one of the simplest topics regarding starvation. The hope within this artwork is indicated through the light that is shining on the bowl of noodles, showing that there are people willing to give food. The next 2 artworks called “Environmental Chaos” and “Longing for Sobriety” have a similar approach. Both pieces are split into 2 sections where one is showing a hopeful, colorful, and peaceful environment, whereas the other section shows a dull and chaotic environment. Although illustrated in a similar fashion, the global issue its interpreting are completely different. One is environmental degradation, and the other is alcohol addiction. “Judgement” is the next artwork that is also quite inspired from my personal experience. Peer pressure and being looked down is emotionally scarring, but sometimes it is better to ignore the comments by those around us and just believe in our own abilities. We shouldn’t be trapped within that mindset. The last artwork “Home” is also indicating a simple topic regarding shelter. No matter how distressing the situation may be, stay motivated and strive for the best. It is always good to set a goal no matter how impossible it may seem; it gives hope and motivation.