Parallel Realities

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YiChi Z.

Acrylic paint

• Artist Statement

  This piece was inspired by the movie Inception. In the artwork, the woman stares pitifully at the fish trapped in the fish tank, imagining its freedom. But she is unaware that she is just like the fish, trapped underwater. This represents the idea that a person may be oblivious to their own struggles, even as they empathize with the struggles of others.

• Creative Statement

  Creativity is not only artistic endeavors, but it also means innovations that promote societal progress and new ways to solve problems. Creativity requires imagination, open-mindedness, and the willingness to try things no one has tried before.