For this Bridge we had to create an artifact based on the research we made for our Seminar class. For this, I choose to research Chinatown and the immigrant expansion that took place during the mid-1800’s, 1940’s and today. After brainstorming what I could do to represent this research statement, I came up with the idea […]
Bridge 1_Memoir_Postcards
The postcards were the first project we created for Studio class. By doing them, I was able to understand the concept of this class and what was expected from us. The postcards above are the first prototype for the real postcards I created. All represent different things I have stored in my memory. The first, […]
Bridge 1_”I remember”
I remember the smell of the ocean’s breeze from the Costa Verde on my way home. I remember being on a school trip, in Tambopata, surrounded by nature and wild animals. It was scary and awesome. I remember the time when I wanted to be an actress. I was a show off at that time. […]
Bridge 4_The Project Reflection Final
The Project Reflection Over the past few months, I have learned numerous skills that have shaped the way I see and write as an artist. In particular, Integrative Seminar 1 class has been a space were skills, connections and reflection have shaped the way in which I can create persuasive arguments and explore an indefinite […]
Bridge 4_Annotated bibliography final
Thesis statement + annotated bibliography Thesis statement: Chinatown is one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods and has one of the fastest immigrant expansions since the mid- 1800s, to the 1940’s and today, due to a self-sustainable system created by the immigrants. Annotated bibliography: Lee, Jennifer. “A Tour of Chinatown, Manhattan-Style.” The New York Times. […]
Bridge 4_Research proposal final
Research proposal- Bridge #4 Research question: Why are neighborhoods in the Bowery so important? What is the history behind these neighborhoods? Hook: People move from place to place in search for a better life. Moving connotes positive change, like new job opportunities, realizing your dreams, in between others. However, moving is not as […]
Whitney Museum Portrait exhibition
In class we were asked to go to the Whitney museum in order to look at the different types of portraits artists have created. I really enjoyed the ones that had a more abstract take in their work because I believe portraits not only have to show a face but a story. These were some of […]
Bridge 3_Mutiple Perspectives: Suitcase Design and Grand Central notes
There are many hidden secrets in Grand Central Terminal. Last class, we went to Grand Central Terminal to learn new things about this place. By doing a audio tour, I was able to deeply learn the history and secrets that took place during all these years. Some of the things I learned are: Notes Architectural style: Beaux-arts […]
Bridge 3_Short story Final
Flight Plan Veri woke up drenched in sweat. It was a hot dry day in the outskirts of Tehran and she had forgotten to leave her window open so that air could come in at night. She frowned and stood up to get ready for her pilot training. Today was the first time she was […]
Bridge 3_Short story rough draft
Veri woke up drenched in sweat. It was a hot dry day in the outsides of Tehran and she had forgotten to leave her window open so that air could come in at night. She frowned and stood up to get ready for her pilot training. Today was the first day she was going to […]