In the Sun
Anna H.
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Drawing and painting have accompanied me ever since I was five years old. At first, it was just a fun hobby, but as I grew older, I realized it was something I wanted to pursue for the rest of my life. Through my art, I’ve learned to recognize the beauty in the everyday. I’ve begun to slow down and pay attention to my surroundings and appreciate the world around me. With an open mind, any subject can be transformed into a beautiful or thought-provoking piece of art. However, a great piece of art doesn’t only look beautiful aesthetically; more importantly, it reflects deeper significance. Art holds great power to enact meaningful change, and I wish to use my artistic vision to connect with my community and combat injustices. I am passionate to share with my community the importance of diversity and inclusivity, and bring awareness to Asian culture through my artistic process. I hope to incorporate my lifelong passion for art with my cultural background to create positive change, and I will continue to pursue art not only because it has helped me overcome difficulties, cross barriers, and build relationships with my community, but also because it has helped shape who I am as a person.
In creating my portfolio, I intended to craft a series that showcased various aspects of my life in order to communicate my unique Asian-American experience. In my piece ""In the Sun”, I wanted to highlight the importance of friendship in my life through a close up illustration of me and my friend. I moved from China to the U.S when I was nine years old, and I struggled adapting to my new surroundings and peers at first. However, throughout the years, I've made some of the best friends in my life here, along with many meaningful connections within my community. Forming relationships in a new country has widened my lenses and deepened my knowledge of different cultures, while also bringing me a sense of belonging and support when I felt down. The mask on my chin in the painting documents the months we've all spent in quarantine during the pandemic, and the sunlight shining on the faces represents the light that my friends have brought me during such a lonely time. In all, this piece exhibits the source of positivity and joy that my friends have brought into my life.
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Expressing and exploring my creativity allows me to use my unique talents and skills to create something new and original. I seek to create art that reflects deeper significance. Art holds great power to enact meaningful change, and I hope to use my artistic vision to improve my community.
