1. Identify the question(s) or inquiry that guided your sustained investigation. (Max. 600 characters and spaces) *
How has being a part of two cultures affected my life? This is a question that not only identifies with my work, but also my life. Being born in Mexico and growing up in the US has created many experiences in my life that not many can relate with or understand. My pieces are both literal experiences from the past, and also symbolic pieces that represent battles I face in life. They demonstrate experiences that can't exactly be described through words. Through my work, the audience takes a deep dive into the mind of a bicultural individual and see the struggles they face on a daily basis.
2. Describe how your sustained investigation shows evidence of practice, experimentation, and revision guided by your question(s) or inquiry. (Max. 600 characters and spaces) *
My sustained investigation first started with a symbolic and figurative approach. My work eventually transitioned into experimental environments to give visual form to both fictional and non-fictional storytelling. I combined real memories with fiction to employ my ideas. Also, throughout the entire investigation, I tried maintaining consistency in colors using only pencil. However, in a piece that contained crucial symbols, such as flags, I chose to integrate color to further surge their significance in the piece. This can be seen in work #2.