Final Project IS2-Visual Culture

04/22/2019 Prototype: My final project is about the difficulties that transgender people need to face in China. I’m using linoleum print for this project because the process of printmaking is very creative since base on the ink, material, and color, will have different outcomes. Sometime this randomness will be a gift. Feedback: From group critique, […]

IS2 Visual Culture Thesis Research

Thesis: Although The United State is a relatively open country, many transgender people are still suffering from violence and racism because of their gender identity. Bibliography: Del, Jose A. “‘I Can’t Be Myself Here’: At the Border, Transgender Women Navigate 2 Worlds.” The New York Times. March 23, 2019. Accessed March 25, 2019. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/23/us/transgender-women-border-mexico.html. Adams, […]

Diptych

Introduction: in this assignment, I explored the topic of gender by making diptychs that with signifer. The signifier I chose for each diptych is screen, body figure, graffiti, text-based, and skull.  Mind Map: #1 Reflection:   The signifier I chose is skull. I use clay and gold leaves to make two clay skull. In my understanding, human […]

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What If from Natasha: What if the eyes are opened and have different expressions? What if the sculptures are arranged differently? what if it’s not a sculpture but an illustration? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2017/10/12/science/skin-color-race.amp.html Introduction: My theme is Identity, which is about different skin color. New York is a city that has a really diverse culture. We will able to […]

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Introduction: These photos are taken in MoMA, New York City, and form research on internet., including news and an speech from an artist. My theme for this project is identity. I focus on the difference in skin color in my research since there are still a lot of conflicts happened because of stereotypes or racism. […]