HEKMedium: Colored pencil Size: 12’ x 8 ¾’ Intention: When making this picture I wanted to parody a piece of Soviet propaganda, called “Het”. In the original a man holds his hand out in refusal, as another offers him a drink. Beside him in big bold text are the words “Het!” which roughly translates to “no!”. In My version I decided to use cats, replacing the alcohol with catnip. I did this because I enjoy parodying propaganda, and I think using cats turns this originally serious piece into something funny. I decided to change the text to “HEK!” instead of “HET!” because the term “hek” is a comical misspelling of heck often associated with cats on the internet, and I thought it would fit in better with the humorous nature of my picture. |
Joy In IsolationMedium: Colored pencil and watercolor on multimedia paper
Size: 9 ¾’ x 13’ Intention: When making this picture I wanted to build off the one I made before it, “Deep Breath”. I thought it would be interesting to just focus on one tree this time, and put more emphasis on things like color, shading, and general aesthetic, rather than line. This piece is the result of these experiments with what I find aesthetically pleasing. I decided to call it “Joy in Isolation” because the tree is the only subject in the paper, there are no birds, or other trees to keep it company, yet despite this it looks healthy and happy, accompanied with bright colors. This mix of emotions put the title in my mind. |
Deep BreathMedium: Colored pencil, watercolor, flair pen, and pencil on multimedia paper.
Size: 9¾’ by 13’ Intention: With this picture I was trying to improve my abilities to draw an environment. I was inspired by the many sun soaked landscapes that fill my happiest memories. When thinking about these memories and what relaxes me, this image came to mind. |
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Alone AgainMedium: Pen on paper
Size: 7 ½’ by 10 ¼’ Intention: This piece is meant to be a continuation of “Joy in Isolation”. It’s meant to convey a sense of isolation, similar to “Joy in Isolation” but this time in a more social or mental sense rather than a physical one. The stump is surrounded by trees implying that it is not alone, yet the space around it and it’s difference when compared to the other trees makes it seem distant. |
Medium: Pen on paper
Size: 4 ¾’ by 5’ Intention: This piece expands on the themes in “Singe”, exploring how negative feelings can distort reality for us and distance us from help. I based this image of the album art for “아버지 : reflection” which delves into feeling of depression. I wanted this piece to convey similar themes, looking crude and unfinished, which represents the lack of motivation behind it. |
SingeMedium: Water color, acrylic paint, flair pen.
Size: 10 ½’ x 12’ Intention: This piece was conceptualized at a time where I was feeling down. It’s meant to represent how negative emotions can be dangerous and scary, but are something we must bravely face and preserve through, as like a fire, ignoring them only causes them to grow and eventually become unmanageable. |
Look UpMedium: Water color, colored pencil, pen, and pencil on multimedia paper
Size: 10' x 11 ½' Intention: When making this picture I wanted to convey the idea of reflecting on death and calm. I choose to use a cat for the subject laying on the ground because the anthropomorphism created by it makes the image more friendly and interesting. I choose to use a cat's skull instead of a human's because it matches with the cat laying on the ground and it's length fits in better with the shape of my picture, allowing me to have more space for the sky on either side. |
HeartMedium: pen and oil paint on multimedia paper
Size: 6' x 6' Intention: When making this picture I wanted to convey a sense of passion and warmth contrasted with a hint of sadness. I did this by using warm colors for most of the picture, and using symbols associated with passion and hear, like the heart, and the fire. I choose to give the heart a skull for a face to add a sense of sadness or loss to the picture, as skulls are often associated with death which is seen as a sad thing. |