Flowing Patterns

Poster, 11"x17", 2024

Chloe Leyao (She/Her), Bachelor of Design in City Innovation, 1st Year

Artwork Description: A quick study into the effect on development in Calgary and its effects of impervious surfaces on ecological and Indigenous health. 

Artist's Bio: Raised in Kelowna, I have developed my skills of graphic design and videos since I was in middle school first as a hobby, now as a part of my education. My interests lie in intricate and maximalist expression and I try to walk on the line between chaos and order to create vibrant but cohesive and clean compositions. In the future, I aim to provoke meaningful conversations around climate and class consciousness through my work. 

Artist's statement: I draw inspiration from anything vibrant, like posters, illustrations, and landscapes, to create color palettes for my work. For "SHIBUYA", me and my group members, Veronica Leonova and Jason Ho, took inspiration from vintage Japanese rail network maps to create a diagram that pops out. "Triptych of a Tree" was inspired by graffiti and spray paint. I also like to challenge myself by experimenting with new color palettes, like with "Flowing Patterns", which can change my approach to visualizing a narrative entirely.

Artist's contact info: chloeleyao@gmail.com