Integrative Studio 2: Visual Culture “7 Days 2 Rules”

1. Both lists A and B: A. 30 actions: B. 20 themes: 2. Two choices and explanation of why: 3. Three experiments My chosen two are the theme and inspiration of Saudi art, with colors that remind me of home such as an array of beiges, blues, yellows, reds, and the action of drawing in forms…

Integrative Seminar 1: Avatar – Final LP Reflection Post

In Integrative Studio and Seminar, I have been introduced to many ideas and concepts through our Bridge exercises, required readings, creating projects, artistic practices, journal entries and class discussions. I clearly still remember when we first had to introduce ourselves by guessing a unique fact about each other in Studio, and choose a Hindu mythological…

Space/Materiality Final Project #3 – Soft Sculpture/Textiles

Mood board & Ideas: For my final project, I wanted to do something associated with an expressive form of sculpture and textiles. The first thing that came to mind were peacock feathers. Peacocks use their feathers to show off in order to attract a mate, and they are vibrant expressive feathers on their backs that…

Bridge 4: Avatar Project

For my Avatar project, I really wanted to do a concept in the category of mythology. Mythology was always an interesting topic to me, so in brainstorming ideas, I automatically remembered mermaids, which brought me to my childhood memories.   I remembered ever since I was a child, after watching the little mermaid, how obsessed…

Drawing & Imaging Course Entry

Nude model Collage For one of our model drawings, we had many models that we drew, and for this project we had to choose one of our sketches, and place it in a collage that we made out of decorated paper. New York Public Library Montage For one of our most recent projects, we did…

Bridge 4: Generating a Thesis Statement, From Topic to Thesis Exercise

GENERATING YOUR THESIS STATEMENT: From Topic to Thesis Bridge 4: Introduction to Research   What is a research paper? As the term implies, a research paper requires researching a topic. You are gathering information – facts and analyses from different sources about a particular topic. However, you are not merely presenting a summary of your…

Mini Project: Laser Lab

Inspired by one of my paintings, I created a outline of the geometric shapes and waves surrounding the shapes, and created a tracing of it on Bristol in the laser lab.

Bridge 3: Collective Manifesto

Bridge 3 Experience Reflections: I really enjoyed working in a supporting group, our collective ideas as one turned out to come to the  light as an art installation. Planning out our concept, finding and constructing our materials, and setting our installation up in Washington Square Park was truly a eye-opening experience. From our own installation…

Bridge 3: Collective Boundary Exploration and Public Reading

The fence is enframing two people who are seemingly locked within a loving embrace. The “fence” keeps out everything but the couple; however, viewers can pass through. The cage protects or shields the figures from the arch. The arch is decorated with images symbolizing war and peace, and perhaps the cage is attempting to protect…