I plan to approach Drawing+Imaging with a growth mindset. I went to an arts magnet high school and I am interested in pursuing a career in zoo design. Because of these, I already have a lot of experience with both art and design. However, there are many things I am eager to learn. For example, I have familiarized myself with Photoshop through trial and error, but I am excited to have a more formal introduction to digital software. I think this could open up endless opportunities for my body of work. I have tried Illustrator several times as well, and have not even learned the basics yet. I know these programs are industry standards, and I look forward to becoming proficient with them. I chose to take the Places and Things section of Drawing+Imaging because of my career aspirations. Zoos are both places and things, of course. I felt as though this section would be most useful for considering, conceptualizing, analyzing, and interpreting spaces and environments — both constructed and natural. As such, another goal I have for this class is to become a more spatial thinker, and to become more fluent in designing across and between three and two dimensions. I am hoping to further explore both 2D and 3D art and design throughout my college career, as well as 4D, which I have very little experience with. I think all three will be useful in a career in zoo design, for many different aspects ranging from signage and individual exhibits to master planning and client presentations. For this reason, I know I will benefit from all of the classes I have the opportunity to take at Parsons. I will approach each with this mindset, and I will be an active listener, maker, and contributor in each of them so that I can get the most out of them. I know that even with subjects I am not interested in, I can gain a lot that will help me in my future.
Mark making experimentation with ink (fine tip, medium, and chisel tip sharpies)
“Graphite+Charcoal Experimentation” by Asad Khan
Mark making experimentation with collage (colored parchment paper)
Asad Khan, “Spheres and Spikes” (Diptych), 2019. Ink, graphite, charcoal, and watercolor on paper. Photo courtesy of Harry Sandberg.
The first portion of Drawing and Imaging has been a review of the fundamentals of art and design for me. As someone who has been making art for many years and was formally introduced to the basics six years ago, this has been an excellent opportunity to step back and check my artmaking process. The mark making grids were a fun way to explore methods of reintroducing creativity into some of my technical drawing exercises, as they often feel a bit repetitive, formulaic, or stale. The diptych was challenging in that I generally do not try to convey my emotions through my art. Thinking introspectively about what they are, how to convey them in words, and finally how to convey them visually was something that was not easy for me. However, I am happy with the result, as I feel it accurately captures both my confidence and my pressures.
