Lucky Strike

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Robin G.

Acrylic paint, Canvas Board

• Artist Statement

  My portfolio inquiry for my AP Studio Art class this year is, “How can humanity learn about change through the process of decay?" I’m using this inquiry to explore issues such as climate change, political power, personal identity, and other aspects of humanity through my art. This piece, called "Lucky Strike," explores the convergence of climate change, human causes, and nature's power to grow even in the most desperate landscapes. It's an observation and a hope.

• Creative Statement

  I like what Edwin Catmull, the co-founder of Pixar, said about creativity. “I apply the term ‘creativity’ broadly… it’s problem-solving. We are all faced with problems, and we have to address them and think of something new, and that’s where creativity comes in.” Everyone is creative in different ways.