Exhibition Date: August, 2024
Class 123
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I Thought it Was a Dream
- Brian Thatch
“I Thought it Was a Dream…” is a minute-and-a-half animation that depicts the degradation of important memories from loved ones from my perspective. The fear of memory loss has been a constant in my life. It forces me to cherish and remember the moments I have with people like it's going to be their last. However, some memories I didn't find important get lost in the fog. Memories that I thought were just a moment of comradery were life changes to them. So, the animation depicted is those memories. Life-changing and defining events that I forgot. Not out of carelessness or malice, but prized memories I thought were important to them. The first loop Is the clearest. In 2nd loop, it’s more saturated and dull colours. 3rd loop is lost.
Materials: Krita, Computer, Screen tablet, 5alarm Music
Zesty
- Nancy Martinez-Miranda
Inspired by the vibrant tradition of Mexican Alebrijes, this life-size cardboard painted with lively details and colors made sculpture delves into "The Exploration of Identity and the Journey of Self-Love."
Alebrijes are mythological creatures symbolizing transformation and boundless nature of identity, also known to serve as guardians in the other realm. Crafted from cardboard, a material that is both ecofriendly and easily decompose, the sculpture also highlights the impermanence of our impact on the environment and the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world. The sculpture with its androgynous human form and animal head challenge conventional boundaries of identity, inviting viewers on a personal journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Its surreal design encourages a deeper exploration of one's identity, celebrating the unique and multifaceted aspects of oneself.
Materials: Cardboard, Paint
My Mind
- Dasom Park
This art piece presents a 3D model of a room, serving as an abstract and whimsical representation of my imagination, heavily influenced by the fantasy fairy tales I have adored since childhood. As we grow older, exposure to such enchanting stories often fades away. Through this artwork, I aim to illustrate how my mind remains infused with fairy tale elements, using the 3D model to convey the relationship between one's inner world and the external presentation of a room. This piece highlights the uniqueness and intrinsic value of each individual's mind and personality, emphasizing that even if these traits are not always apparent, they are distinctive and special. The piece is presented as a 3D model to enhance the experience, making it more inviting and atmospheric.
Materials: Maya
Deceptively Sweet
- Grace Elewonibi
Inspired by the hidden side of sweet and beautiful concepts of masks and hidden intentions of people I've witnessed in life. I wanted to highlight the deceptiveness of things that are normally not connected to these darker and more sinister ideals and showcase this through a 3 tiered wedding cake. The sculpture showcases grotesque creatures climbing out of a gash of the beautifully adorned cake and makes the viewer feel turned away from something that is often meant to bring joy. Using materials like clay, wall scalpel for icing, beads, and styrofoam will help build this piece and create the theme of a sickly sweet illusion. In the end, I chose to make a cake instead of the mask to support my theme of “Deceptively Sweet” and the idea that something is always going on beneath the surface level.
Materials: Styrofoam, Wall Scapel, Clay, Paint, and beads
Astral Entertainer
- AJ Calanog
As a kid - and to this day - I spend more time in my head than in the present. I soon learned that this was a type of Escapism from my mundane life. The reason for this piece was to revisit old hobbies, such as sewing, sculpting, and even soldering electronic pieces together, to depict what was taking up the majority of my life growing up.
Like a music box, I hope to display it in homes to watch occasionally and act as if I am watching a performance. The rag doll is split down the center as it dances upon its cardboard stage.
The felt limbs held together with hand-made Sculpy joints, depicts the Jester and the Self.
The Jester represents Maladaptive Daydreaming. They are as eye-catching as possible to capture your attention with its flashy fabrics and jingling bells. The Jester envelops the Self, the more realistic side as a show of derealization.
As much as the Jester captivates its realistic side, it hopes to also captivate you as well.
Materials: Sculpy clay, fabric, felt, bells, cardboard, paint
Eclipse
- Jusun Chae
As I began this work, being my first piece to be exhibited in a public space, I wanted to focus on expressing "myself" above all.
The emotions I usually experience became my source of inspiration. In this piece, I chose to concentrate on the emotion of "fear," specifically the fear of failure. Despite knowing that no one can be perfect, this deep-seated fear makes me want to run away from everything and do nothing, putting me in a vulnerable state, like a baby. That's why the lying figure in the painting is facing fear represented as a fetus form. And I decided to use oil paint, a tool that I have always wanted to try. Although the work is largely divided into two sections, there are two reasons why it is expressed in grayscale overall. Firstly, I wanted to add uniqueness by depicting the fetal part in a manner reminiscent of an ultrasound image. Secondly, I felt that the static and subdued quality of black and white color matched the theme of the painting Moreover, the color of the gray tone effectively conveys the feeling of lethargy by making the human figure look like a stone.
Materials: Oil Paint on Poster Board
Desire Bound
- Whitney Liu
"Desire Bound" looks at how human feelings are connected to the chase for wealth, power, and desires. My inspiration came from thinking about what "success" means today. I noticed that many people, including myself, feel empty inside even after achieving outward success. This struggle and sense of helplessness moved me deeply. I created this piece to show these emotions and encourage viewers to think about their own desires. The artwork shows the contrast between outer joy and inner pain, and how desires can trap us. The black background stands for the deep pit of desire, while the flowing gold and red acrylic fluid shows the mix of blood, tears, money, and desires. The top and bottom of the canvas have masks tied with gold thread, symbolizing emotions driven by desires.
Materials: Painting
A Glimpse to Wonder
- Bill Kuntara
Film has always been a passion of mine since childhood. Movies played a significant role in my early years, providing comfort during both joyful and challenging times. To celebrate this love, I've created an old movie camera through which I express the abstract emotions I felt while watching films.
I've always aspired to be a filmmaker one day, and this is a good representation of what it meant to me and what I want to do in life.
Through this piece, I hope to convey the transformative power of cinema and inspire others to explore their own creativity.
Materials: Cardboard
Luminescent Moments
- Se Hong
The memory of visiting the amusement park during middle school remains vivid in my mind. My friends and I were mesmerized by the beauty of the fireworks that night, a moment that left a lasting impact on me and helped shape who I am today. However, this experience now exists as a cherished, almost magical memory, one I can no longer revisit.
In my artwork, I strive to evoke deep emotions by depicting the vibrant flames that ignite a range of feelings within us. I highlighted the starry night sky to capture the sense of wonder and vastness we felt in that moment. The themes I'm exploring are nostalgia and emotion, which I will express through vivid colors and textured filters.
Materials: Digital Illustration
Indecisiveness
- Tommy Ngo
My art piece, "Indecisiveness," explores the theme of uncertainty and internal conflict of one's mind. It is a self-portrait of a clay head sculpture featuring a multi-directional sign emerging from the top of the head. The sign is a metaphor for indecision, where each signpost represents a different idea in a unique form, visualizing the challenge and struggle of choosing which idea or path to follow.
This work is inspired by my struggles with making decisions, reflecting the emotional and psychological complexity of choosing between various paths and ideas.
Motivated by a desire to express myself and give form to the often non-physical experience of indecision, I chose sculpture for its ability to provide a physical, immersive representation of this internal struggle, allowing the audience to better visualize what it means to be indecisive.
Materials: Clay, Aluminum Foil, Cardboard
Simplicity
- Nicholas Chu
We tend to only look at surface level for a lot of things, and we miss the finer details in the people we talk to and day to day experiences in life that seem to linger with us. Only then when we choose to take a closer look do we notice many things that were once missed, and unique and interesting tidbits in personalities that tend to come out with time. I wanted to portray this using acrylic and gel, but did not want the artwork to have something obviously portrayable nor have a focal point. Nothing obvious or outstanding, and unnoticeable and bland, but once taken a second look in, may notice more than what is initially seen. Whether it be the people you talk to, or something as simple as getting your morning coffee, there is always something we miss, be something as simple as beauty or something more intricate like body language, that tells the whole story.
Materials: Acrylic and Gel
