Stripped Porcelain with glaze 5.5” x 10” x 4.5” 2020 Stripped is about how trauma at a young age can take over an individual's life. The white represents the depletion of nourishment resulting in the loss of life. Not only was my innocents...
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Collecting Stoneware with Glaze 6.5” x 6.5” 6.5” 2020 Redd decides to create with the box, so he begins to collect other materials to help him in his creative journey. We see him struggling to pull a wagon full of his materials. This is...
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Secret Fort Stoneware with Glaze 8.5” x 4” x 4” 2020 The first thing Redd makes from this cardboard box is a fort. He uses a blanket and a ball, which he collected previously, shown in the last piece. This piece symbolizes how creating can...
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Winning Race Car Stoneware with Glaze 6” x 6” x 6” 2020 The next thing he makes is a race car, which is currently on top of a mound of blankets, with small cars surrounding him. This piece symbolizes that creating can also be a wild...
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Dancing Robot Stoneware with Glaze 10” x 5.5” x 4” 2020 Redd creates a robot. Oftentimes when we create, we begin to become our work. This piece symbolizes that Redd has discovered that he can become one with what he creates- and he is...
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Resting Stoneware with Glaze 6.5” x 5.5” x 3” 2020 In this final piece of this series, after a long journey of creating, Redd rests. He does so by using the box in its simplest form. By resting, he is able to reflect on all his past...
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Graduation Plexiglass 6’ x 3’ x 1/16” 2020 This is an art installation that includes the image above. Each piece in the installation represents a significant life event for which my father will be there in spirit. The events included are...
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Professional Development Plexiglass 6’ x 3’ x 1/16” 2020 This is an art installation that includes the image above. Each piece in the installation represents a significant life event for which my father will be there in spirit. The events...
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Motherhood Plexiglass 6’ x 3’ x 1/16” 2020 This is an art installation that includes the image above. Each piece in the installation represents a significant life event for which my father will be there in spirit. The events included are...
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Wedding Plexiglass 6’ x 3’ x 1/16” 2020 This is an art installation that includes the image above. Each piece in the installation represents a significant life event for which my father will be there in spirit. The events included are my...
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Home Ownership Plexiglass 6’ x 3’ x 1/16” 2020 This is an art installation that includes the image above. Each piece in the installation represents a significant life event for which my father will be there in spirit. The events included...
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Poisoned Porcelain with glaze 5.5” x 10” x 4.5” 2020 Poisoned reveals how trauma can be a such a toxic experience that it completely poisons the rest of your life. The glaze and soft pastel create a rotting texture of the heart. How once...
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Broke Porcelain with glaze 5.5” x 10” x 4.5” 2020 Broke is about my heartbreak. What is often not talked about it loving the abuser. The trauma that I experienced was inflicted by somebody I loved in my home. I had to accept that the...
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Stripping Still from Digital video 1920 x 1080 px 2020 Stripping shows the act of how the loss of life felt. How it felt like my heart was pulled out and left me to cope. How healing resulted in my world being stripped and malnourished of...
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Poisoning Still from Digital video 1920 x 1080 px 2020 Poisoning reveals how these events felt like the penetration poison that results in the rotting and death of not only of my life but also of myself. Words and events have poisoned my...
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Breaking Still from Digital video 1920 x 1080 px 2020 Breaking shows the actual act that led my heart to being broken. How so often it felt like someone came and just demolished it. How I was left to pick up the pieces, and I was left to...
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Relational Connections Canvas, Glass, Plexiglass, Acrylic 105” x 72” 2020 This series is made up of paintings that are inspired by our uniqueness as humans and is meant to imitate diverse characteristics of people around us. This...
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Investigator Chicken Found Five Clues Canvas, Acrylic 26" x 26" 2020 This painting is following the characterization of a woman who is always taking in information. Someone who is independent, innovative, and inventive. The positioning of...
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Third Place by a Hare Acrylic, Glass 10" x 10" 2020 The hare is a character who is ambitious, charming and energetic. The background works with the characterization of the figure as a maze of events, to show someone who is highly driven...
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The Cows Found Peace at Nine Acrylic, Plexiglass 33" x 33" 2020 This painting was meant to represent someone who is easy going, avoids conflict and peaceful. I chose a cow because they seem to naturally possess these qualities, and placed...
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Mr. Lion Rocks Eight Shows Acrylic, Canvas 14" x 14" 2020 This painting showcases the qualities of a character who is bold, independent, confident in their own ideas, and up for confrontation. I chose a lion because their behavior...
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One Reformed Llama Acrylic, Canvas 32"x 32" 2020 The llama is seated in a poised position, carrying the qualities of self control, honesty and morality. The background works within the piece to further push the ideas of controlled...
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Donkey Here Two Help Acrylic, Glass 10" x 10" 2020 The painting is representative of someone who is selfless, caring and helpful to others. The donkey is wearing a doctor's coat to play on the idea of a helpful personality. This series is...
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Chameleon with Four Moods Acrylic, Canvas 28" x 28" 2020 The chameleon is ever changing in emotions and ideas. She is moody, self conscious and creative. I used drippy patterns to mimic moody behaviors and chose a chameleon because their...
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Seven Other Monkeys Fell Off the Bed Acrylic, Plexiglass 31" x 31" 2020 This painting is representative of someone who is carefree, fun and never slows down. It captures the joy all around us. This series is made up of paintings that are...
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Six Tons of Anxious Elephant Acrylic, Canvas 16" x 16" 2020 The elephant is loyal, honest and anxious. He sits in a fetal position to capture the behavior of someone who stays in fear. The pattern that surrounds him is consistent with...
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Gastropoda Stoneware with Glaze 6” x 5.5” x 4.5” 2020 Gastropoda is inspired by the snails that would eat the pumpkins on my front porch in the fall. The shape of the vase not only mimics the roundness of the shell, but also reminds me of...
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Lycosidae Stoneware with Glaze 7" x 4.5" x 5" 2020 Lycosidae features a larger-than-life wolf spider attached to a curved vessel. I chose to enlarge the figure for my fear of spiders, which make them appear bigger and scarier to me than...
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Vaejovis Stoneware with Glaze 6" x 4" x 5" 2020 Vaejovis consists of three scorpions attached to a metallic green vase. I chose a metallic glaze for this piece because we often found small scorpions in our stainless-steel kitchen...
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Creolophus Cirrhatus Stoneware with Glaze 6" x 3.5" x 3.5" 2020 Creolophus Cirrhatus is a light-colored fungus that grows off trees. With this piece I decided to keep both the shape and glazing of the vessel simple to showcase the textures...
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Betula Stoneware with Glaze 6" x 4" x 4" 2020 Betula, or birch tree, is one of my favorite trees. I chose to incorporate this in my series for its unique bark pattern that I could manipulate to give movement to a simple, cylindrical shaped...
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Chilopoda Stoneware with Glaze 7" x 4" x 4" 2020 Chilopoda is all about movement. I found the way centipedes move their many legs to be fascinating as I wanted to recreate the essence of their way of life. Since centipedes are typically...
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Periplaneta Americana Stoneware with Glaze 6.5" x 4" x 4" 2020 Periplaneta Americana is my attempt to make one of the most hated species, the cockroach, into a work of art. I attached numerous bodies, all layered and on top of one another...
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Dysnastes Tityus Stoneware with Glaze 5" x 4.5" x 4" 2020 Dysnastes Tityus is inspired by the beetles I would find burrowed in the sand pathways of my family’s garden. I had a lot of fun experimenting with the glazing of this piece by...
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Bryophyta Stoneware with Glaze 5.5" x 3.5" x 3.5" 2020 Bryophyta is all about texture. Because moss can grow on many different surfaces, I wanted to use a simple cylindrical structure to allow for play with the texture of the...
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Agkistrodon Piscivorus Stoneware with Glaze 5.5" x 4.5" x 4.5" 2020 Agkistrodon Piscivorus features a baby water moccasin on a short, round vase. Growing up, I would often visit a park with a creek that was infested with snakes and...
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Anolis Stoneware with Glaze 7.5" x 4" x 4" 2020 Anolis consists of a Green Anole with his dewlap extended atop a tall, bottled vase. As a kid, I would catch these lizards all the time and the best time to catch them is when they were...
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Coccinellidae Stoneware with Glaze 7" x 5" x 5" 2020 Coccinellidae is meant to be a playful piece. Since ladybugs often feast in large groups, and I wanted to show them in those large grouped patches. The vase is a white base to accentuate...
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Place of Calm 1 cyanotype, mixed materials 9’ x 6’ x 6’ 2020 This is my Place of Calm. It is configured in a manner that utilizes natural light to highlight all of my cyanotype materials. The combined effect is peace and happiness. My art...
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Place of Calm 2 cyanotype, mixed materials 9’ x 6’ x 6’ 2020 This is my Place of Calm. It is configured in a manner that utilizes natural light to highlight all of my cyanotype materials. The combined effect is peace and happiness. My art...
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Cyanotype Table wood, cyanotype fabric, gold leaf 30” x 10” x 10” 2020 This wood table is made up of cyanotype wine glass photograms and flowers and is the support for my fountain. My art installation is a reflection of my childhood days...
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Cyanotype Pillow 1 cyanotype fabric, willow leaves, gold leaf 19” x 12" 2020 This is a cyanotype photogram made with willow leaves on cotton fabric. I made the photogram into a pillow and applied gold leaf accents. My art installation is a...
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Cyanotype Pillow 2 cyanotype fabric, willow leaves, gold leaf 14” x 14” 2020 This is a cyanotype photogram made with willow leaves on cotton fabric. I made the photogram into a pillow and applied gold leaf accents. My art installation is a...
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Fountain cyanotype photogram, translucent paper 7” x 4” x 4” 2020 This is a small fountain lined with cyanotype on translucent paper. It adds a calming running water sound to the background of my space. My art installation is a reflection...
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Willow cyanotype fabric, willow leaves, gold leaf 9' x 6' 2020 This is a detail of a cyanotype photogram of willow leaves on cotton fabric, from a larger piece. This large mural serves as one of the walls of my installation. My art...
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The New American Dream Acrylic Paint 3' x 4' 2020 The first image shows the overall view of the painting as a whole. You can take note in the fact some people are wearing masks while some people are not. The idea here is that only people...
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The New American Dream 2 Acrylic Paint 3' x 4' 2020 The second image depicts a zoomed in image into the upper left hand corner. This shows the representation of Big Pharma and it’s intention to attract exhausted employees to turn to pills...
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The New American Dream 3 Acrylic Paint 3' x 4' 2020 This image zooms us into the top middle of the piece. We can see those who have worked hard to make it to the top through a lifetime of paperwork on the left. In the middle is a man who...
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The New American Dream 4 Acrylic Paint 3' x 4' 2020 This image is the top right hand of the painting zoomed in. Here we see a floating billboards (as was really discussed by some companies who wanted to do research on how to project...
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The New American Dream 5 Acrylic Paint 3' x 4' 2020 This zoom in is the bottom right hand corner of the piece. Here is where I recommend the viewer to begin with viewing the piece. The idea here is that we are taught her whole lives...
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The New American Dream 6 Acrylic Paint 3' x 4' 2020 For this image, we are taking a closer look at the bottom left hand corner which features an array of issues. While some are previously mentioned, two new issues arise. The crumbling...
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The New American Dream 7 Acrylic Paint 3' x 4' 2020 The very last zoom in image is just a focused piece on all the corruption in the middle so it can be more easily seen. This painting highlights the shortcomings of Late Capitalism by...
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In Our Family Portrait, We Look Pretty Happy Mixed Media 50.75” x 41.375” x 11.375” 2020 This series focuses on my experiences growing up in a dysfunctional household. Through mixed media, I have recreated aspects of that environment to...
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In Our Family Portrait, We Look Pretty Happy (45° Angle Left) Mixed Media 50.75” x 41.375” x 11.375” 2020 This photo shows the outer structure of the home. The sides and window frames have been painted neutral colors to reflect the...
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Always Watching Mixed Media Varied Scale 2020 In the top left room, the focus is on the security cameras that were placed around my childhood home. The room is meant to give the impression that someone has been there recently monitoring...
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I’ve Cried Swimming Pools Mixed Media Varied Scale 2020 The painting in this work focuses on an event that took place during my middle school years. Repeatedly, fun summer days beside the pool would end in tears. This work is an homage to...
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Here You Can Have Your Phone Back Mixed Media Varied Scale 2020 This work brings forth physical evidence of an interaction with my abuser. Attached to the rear wall was my cellphone, which after a bout of anger from him, was returned to me...
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Don’t Let Him Hear You Mixed Media Varied Scale 2020 In this work, the theme of security cameras is introduced again. A figure with a security camera in place of a head stands eerily, as though caught in motion, in the middle of an empty...
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The Go Bag Mixed Media Varied Scale 2020 This work focuses on the bag that I had packed should I ever need to leave the house, with my mother or alone. The bag, an old school bookbag, was filled to the brim with what I felt I may need...
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La Quinceañera 20” x 24” 2020 This painting reflects the celebration of thanksgiving for a young girl’s life and her passage into womanhood. In the painting she has a rosary representing the foundation of her faith and the ring she wears...
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El Dia de Los Muertos 24” x 20” 2020 This painting reflects the celebration of All Souls and All Saints days. It emphasizes the Communion of Saints, and that we are all still connected both in this world and the next. The skull is a common...
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Las Posadas 20” x 24” 2020 This painting reflects the celebration of Las posadas a novena with song, prayer, and liturgy. It commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. The Piñata is symbolic with the seven corners...
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Charity Mixed Media 51” x 24” 2020 Charity, the opposite of Greed, evokes a sense of giving to others in an overabundance of riches, to every and anybody who needs it. In this piece, “riches” are depicted as gold, but the gold pours from...
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Fidelity Mixed Media 51” x 24” 2020 Fidelity, the opposite of Lust, tells a story in which two lovers share a bond as solid as gold, to which their bond transforms into the creation of new life- the ultimate symbol of two people coming...
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Perseverance Mixed Media 51” x 24” 2020 Perseverance, the opposite of Sloth, is to push through difficult circumstances and overcome the odds. This figure is joyful, and has figures of both a goat, as well as a butterfly with many...
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Altruism Mixed Media 51” x 24” 2020 Altruism, the opposite of Envy, is the least human out of all of the virtues as it is to be selfless for others to the detriment of one’s self. Being selfish is basic human nature as it serves to prolong...
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Self-Control Mixed Media 51” x 24” 2020 Self-control, the opposite to Gluttony, has a position and wrappings that are inspired by silk dancers and the discipline they must exhibit in order to perform. The figure is covered in mouths that...
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Mercy Mixed Media 51” x 24” 2020 Mercy, the opposite to Wrath, is portrayed as a threatening figure with a kind face with a broken body. True mercy is to show others kindness and love when they have shown you pain and hatred, hence why...
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Humility Mixed Media 51” x 24” 2020 Humility, the opposite to Pride, is a figure bare of any clothing or adornments, only their bones show through. The figure’s bones burn like candles melting away in order to show their lack of concern...
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Siyu Wipe, toilet paper vinyl on paper 4.5” x 4” x 4.5” 2020 This toilet paper has vinyl stickers on it to imitate a printed design. My art installation is a commentary on how large corporations are harvesting information about us without...
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Siyu Dry towels vinyl on towels 16” x 7.5” x 1” 2020 These towels have a vinyl label on it to imitate a printed design. My art installation is a commentary on how large corporations are harvesting information about us without our...
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Alice digital26.6” x 15” 2020 This is a digital screen with user information that replicates a mirror in a bathroom. My art installation is a commentary on how large corporations are harvesting information about us without our knowledge...
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Siyu Wash soaps vinyl on glass jars 6.5” x 5.25” x 4.25” 2020 These jars have labels on them to distinguish the types of soaps in each one. My art installation is a commentary on how large corporations are harvesting information about us...
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The Great Horned Owl Lino Print on Paper 18” x 24” 2020 The Great Horned Owl is a portrait of an owl resting on a branch. To me, the owls direct eye contact conveys bravery and intuitiveness. All my pieces are made for my own use and...
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The Kingfisher Lino Print on Paper 18” x 24” 2020 The Kingfisher is a depiction of a group kingfishers flying together. Being associated with peace, I chose to carve the kingfishers flying with its wings spread to remind myself of the...
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The Great Blue Heron Lino Print on Paper 18” x 24” 2020 The Great Blue Heron is a portrait of a heron standing on one leg on a log. To me, this represents the ability to be independent and support oneself throughout life. All my pieces...
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Friday Acrylic on canvas 24’’ x 18’’ 2020 This is a painting of my mother playing with my brother when he was a baby. I chose this memory for the start of the series because it was one of the first memories my mother had of my brother. My...
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Family Portrait Acrylic on canvas 24’’ x 18’’ 2020 This painting is of my family. I included it to show what life was like when we were all together. The original picture it was based off of was the source of many great memories my family...
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Requiem Acrylic on canvas 18’’ x 24’’ 2020 Requiem is the main title piece of my series. It was based off of an actual photograph that we used as a memorial for my brother. My paintings are inspired by my brother and his passing back in...
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Baseball Acrylic on canvas 12’’ x 12’’ 2020 Baseball meant a lot to my brother. It was one of the many things he excelled at and was the main sport he was known for. I chose to paint a baseball to represent the many times that he excelled...
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The Wall Acrylic on canvas 11’’ x 14’’ 2020 This was my brother's baseball jersey and his number on the team. I titled it The Wall because that was his nickname when he played back in high school. My paintings are inspired by my brother...
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Mr. Flex Acrylic on canvas 14’’ x 11’’ 2020 My brother was also very fond of trucks and loved working on his. This painting represents the day he got his license and what he named his truck. My paintings are inspired by my brother and his...
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In the Distance Acrylic on canvas 20’’ x 16’’ 2020 This painting is based off a photograph taken back in my freshman year of college. I chose to paint this because in the moment I felt at peace with how my life was and found a new sense of...
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Vulnerability photography & mixed media 23” x 36” x 18” 2020 Entire work with both full narratives displayed through viewing boxes and deep frames. My work is a display of how vulnerability can be liberating and encouraging because I have...
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Meagan Narrative photography & mixed media 23” x 18” x 18” 2020 Meagan’s narrative told by three emotions and final portrait summary inside viewing box. My work is a display of how vulnerability can be liberating and encouraging because I...
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Meagan Portrait Pictorico 18” x 18” 2020 Pictorico print seen inside viewing box of Meagan communicating her narrative of all three emotions to the viewer. My work is a display of how vulnerability can be liberating and encouraging because...
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Meagan Emotions photography & mixed media 5” x 15” 2020 Three emotions that represent Meagan’s vulnerable narrative. My work is a display of how vulnerability can be liberating and encouraging because I have experienced its freedom myself...
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Terrence Narrative photography & mixed media 23” x 18” x 18” 2020 Terrence’s narrative told by three emotions and final portrait summary inside viewing box. My work is a display of how vulnerability can be liberating and encouraging...
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Terrence Portrait Pictorico 18” x 18” 2020 Pictorico print seen inside viewing box of Terrence communicating her narrative of all three emotions to the viewer. My work is a display of how vulnerability can be liberating and encouraging...
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Terrence Emotions photography & mixed media 5” x 15” 2020 Three emotions that represent Terrence’s vulnerable narrative. My work is a display of how vulnerability can be liberating and encouraging because I have experienced its freedom...
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Great Smoky Mountains Brochure, Outside Gloss Paper 8” X 16” 2020 This brochure is an example of an updated brochure for the Great Smoky Mountains. On the outside organic mountainous shapes were cut out to create give the brochure a unique...
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Great Smoky Mountains Brochure, Inside Gloss Paper 8” X 16” 2020 On the inside of this brochure both a font and symbology were created to make the map easily readable and accessible to guests. Visitors are greeted with a QR code that can...
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National Park Service Notebooks Vinyl and Notebook5.5” X 7.25” 2020 These notebooks are to be displayed and sold within the National Park gift shop. These covers reflect the most popular National Parks. These notebooks show the iconic...
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National Park Service Notebooks Continued Vinyl and Notebook5.5” X 7.25” 2020 This picture is continuation of the notebooks that will be sold within the National Park gift shop. This picture displays both the Grand Canyon and Acadia...
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National Park Service Annual Cards Vinyl and Plastic Cards3.37” X 2.13” 2020 These cards are a great way for the National Parks to generate revenue and encourage visitors to explore different National Parks. To create uniformity within the...
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National Park Service Signage Digital Media 11” X 49.33” 2020 The National Park outdoor signage uses bright colors so that it can be seen from far away and stand out among the greenery within national parks. This encourages hikers to stay...
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National Park Service Water Bottle and Shopping Bag Packaging 3.6” x 7.9” and 11.9” X 11.9” 2020 These two gift shop products use the curvature found in mountain ranges to create cutouts along the sides and tops of the water bottle and...
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National Park Service App Digital Media 1536 px X 2048 px 2020 The National Park app guides the user through exploring national parks and activities. It allows the user to easily organize trips and information within a trip. This also...
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Fall Collection Digital 16” x 27” 2020 This advertisement is a digital poster design that shows specifically the “Fall Collection” fashion line being sold in 2075. It differs from the motion advertisement in order to draw attention in a...
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GP-50m Digital 27” x17” 2020 This advertisement is a technical drawing and specifications illustration showing the helmet featured in the “Rider Collection” in greater detail. This illustration is meant to give extra information on a...
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Rider Collection Digital 16” x 27” 2020 This advertisement is a digital poster design that shows specifically the “Rider Collection” fashion line being sold in 2075. It differs from the motion advertisement in order to draw attention in a...
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E-Star Digital 16” x 27” 2020 This advertisement is a digital poster design that shows the “E-Star” fashion line being sold in 2075. It differs from the motion advertisement in order to draw attention in a different way, while still...
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