My name is Ojasvin Kirpane. I am a BFA Design and Technology student and this is my reflection on the first year at Parsons.
- During my first year I discovered that my art is either very personal or political. It draws inspiration from Pop-art, Punk and street art.
- The academic writing courses really helped me research and analyse art more deeply. It has really forced me to consider the work I make in the studio, and how it is influenced by, and can potentially influence society and culture.
- I found the more conceptual art assignments the most enjoyable. I also greatly enjoyed the video projects as filmmaking is something that I’ve never really dabbled in.
– I think further research into art styles and movements, especially with regards to techniques would be very useful.
Highlights: (1) The leftmost image here was planned to be more in the style of communist propaganda posters and was about Coca Cola and it’s impact on Indian farmers. I did a lot of research on the issue and the art style before making the piece.
(2) This still life was painted/colored with illustrator and introduced me to digital imaging techniques and really expanded my horizons.
I hope to learn more going forward and acquire better and newer skills.
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