This project required us to create a personal map of New York. Before coming to Parsons I really did not enjoy NYC. I started by illustrating all the places in New York that I have memories since coming to Parsons. This made me feel very nostalgic and I had a feeling of longing. I wanted this piece to depict the feeling of wanting life to slow down. The colored dots are sparkling as they are the locations of my fondest memories of New York while my self portrait is supposed to depict me wanting to stand still while life blows by me. I chose a dark background to represent the unknown elements of my life. For example, I don’t know where I’ll be in two years once I graduate. This piece represents me emerging into New York as an artist.
