Integrative Studio 2: Visual Culture/Project Two: Materials into Practice– 14 Daily Works

This project’s objective was to make 14 images that revolve around one set of references, colors and or techniques and to a set of rules within a limited format and color palate.

I was inspired by pictures of food that I took and uploaded on my instagram. I chose this particular subject because I felt like food itself was the best representation of the interaction I have with people in NYC. Whenever I met people, I started out with food. In these seven days of drawing, I set myself with four rules which were using Copic markers, using maximum 20 color palates, selecting food pictures from my instagram, and keeping pictures horizontal. During this process, I was able to learn how markers blend in to different colors and bring new color. Also it was interesting how my daily life pictures could come into one unified theme and transform into a piece of art. One of the difficulties, in particular, in carrying out with this project was using limited colors of markers. I usually like to mix variety of colors but it was hard to elicit the right colors with a restriction.

Process shot #1

Process shot #1

 

Process shot #2

Process shot #2

14 drawings

14 drawings

14 drawings

14 drawings

14 drawings

14 drawings

14 drawings

14 drawings

The book will consist of illustrations of objects that had meaning in my life. Each object will come together to unravel the story about me. lived in multiple countries since I was young and had to go through different cultures. Each country had a unique atmosphere and background. Learning each culture and trying to fit into a new environment has been challenging but it has surely contributed in shaping who I am now. Throughout my stays in countries, I had a particular obsession in collecting objects that were unique to each country. As time passed, I grew attachment to these objects as they felt like they represented my special times when I was living in each country. Therefore, I felt that drawings of packaging of different products I encountered as I grew up would be a good way of illustrating my past and my present. This process means a lot to me because this was something I really wanted to create sometime in my lifetime. I think this year is the right time where i finally settled in and I am preparing for my next chapter in life. By creating a book, I want to reflect on my life and spend time to study about myself and how different chapters have contributed to who I am today.

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