Sidney Nop

Sidney Nop

Degree Completed

BFA in Graphic Design

Artist Statement

I am a graphic designer with an eccentric style inspired by pop culture which is explored in my illustrative and typographic work. For my design style, I value meticulous attention to detail and intricacy. I tackle the creative process through observation of our everchanging world in order to plan my execution. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a dramatic increase of people using the video conferencing platform Zoom to make up for the sudden loss of physical human contact. Zoom allows its users to upload their own backgrounds to the platform which then shows up as a backdrop behind the user. This project explores a humorous yet somewhat hopeful outlook on the effects of the pandemic as well as the daily trials of life in general through the use of Zoom backgrounds. With bright color schemes and quirky phrases dripping in sarcasm, this project aims to allow a bit of lighthearted humor in solidarity with other people as we navigate life in these murky waters.

The overall theme of this project revolves around the phrase “Everything is Temporary”. This theme can offer a double meaning: 1) that pain is fleeting, and 2) nothing in life lasts forever. Ultimately, the matter of if this phrase is intended to be hopeful or ominous is entirely up to your interpretation. I hope that users of these backgrounds and their audiences can find comfort and a little chuckle from this project, along with the overall message that everything really is temporary: even this project.

To download the Everything is Temporary Zoom backgrounds for yourself, visit sidneynop.wix.com/everythingistemp.