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Large-scale Charcoal Drawing
Large-scale Charcoal Drawing
Idea:
Idea:
Given the prompt of incorporating "movement" in this project, I decided to focus on the act of squeezing and pulling. Looking online, I found inspiration from the sculptor Johnson Tsang, who creates highly realistic heads that are altered in some creative way. I collaged three of his most popular works together and added my own charcoal touches digitally.
More about Johnson Tsang, sculptor:
Process Photo #1
Process Photo #2
"Piece by Piece" (inspired by Japanese kintsugi)
"Piece by Piece" (inspired by Japanese kintsugi)
Fascinated by ancient Japanese art, I researched kintsugi, a strikingly beautiful art form consisting of fragmented ceramic pottery mended back together by golden lacquer. Kintsugi follows the aesthetic philosophy wabi-sabi, which embraces and even celebrates imperfection. Inspired, I spent weeks in an art studio painting a self-portrait with a cracked porcelain face joined by embossed golden lines, symbolizing my self-acceptance. Embracing the wholeness of my life empowers me to grow freely.
Reference photo
Acrylic on canvas, 18" x 24"
Close up of golden leaf + hot glue lines representing golden lacquer in kintsugi.
"Melting Pot": my experience as an Asian-American
"Melting Pot": my experience as an Asian-American
Acrylic on canvas, 18" x 24"
Body Positivity Calendar
Body Positivity Calendar
The Body Positivity Calendar encourages women to embrace themselves every day, no matter what size or shape they are. The set of twelve illustrations encompasses a broad range of body types and skin tones, allowing women of all kinds to feel accepted and celebrated. Additionally, the motif of a moon is apparent in the majority of the designs, symbolizing the divine feminine– feminine energy is often associated with the moon, representing the beautiful aspects of being a woman. This calendar can be adapted to Apple Watches and iPhones to accompany users on the go, perpetually reminding them to practice self-acceptance.
La Beauté Music Festival
La Beauté Music Festival
With the aim to promote female voices and instrumental talent to wide audiences, this festival is a space for musical women to enjoy the limelight freely. I utilized a rather vibrant palette for each design in order to capture the funky and bold nature of the music that is presented during the shows. I showcased female beauty by including abstract silhouettes and visages, while also featuring the beauty of music, as shown by shapes that resemble instruments and sound waves. As a musician myself, I wish to support my fellow female artists in their endeavors.
The Dumpling House Packaging + Poster Design
The Dumpling House Packaging + Poster Design
Growing up Chinese-American, I identify strongly with numerous aspects of my heritage. A prominent example is the traditional dishes that I grew up loving. Thus began my journey in creating eye-catching restaurant merchandise that builds off of traditional Asian aesthetics. The first project is for The Dumpling House, with its trusty mascot Dumpling Cat (inspired by the Japanese maneki-neko, or Waving Lucky Cat). With primary colors, I designed a full set of various take-out packaging for this business. Hopefully, with a cute mascot like Dumpling Cat, more people will be drawn to this foreign but welcoming cuisine that I personally know and love.
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