Series of Different Medium Drawings and Installation Featured in Senior Art Show 2016
This work was created in response to negative Latin@ portrayal in media. For a long time, stereotypes have existed in both the animation and the art world. Stereotypes are used to classify people and portray them in a certain way. Minorities in particular have often received a lot of negative portrayals in Media and Latin@s are no exception. With the increasing anti immigration sentiment that has grown out of Donald Trump's rally for election, this piece seeks to illustrate a different side to how Latinos are not only viewed, but also how they are portrayed. The title probes the question of why isn't the said person's culture shown, for oftentimes, in media, Latinos are portrayed as either lazy, job thieves, romantics, and/ or the evil villains, yet the stories of a hardworking Latin@ who sacrifices a lot to come to the US to work hard is lost. This piece seeks to bring back these stories through the form of art and real life articles. Each piece is attached to a story told by different people whom the artist interviewed.
What Is Gallery Art Material?
Digital Art and Pencil On Paper, Triptych: 114" x 48" Featured in Seize the MeansWorth Ryder Art Show
My tryptic piece probes the question, “What is gallery art material?” This piece arose from the fact that digital art drawings in the gallery sense are often times either not seen as “real art” or not as “fine art.” During my years here at Berkeley, I was often told to stray away from creating digital drawings as that was considered “graphic design” as opposed to “art.” Others said that digital drawings were not held to the same standards as other mediums as it could be massively reproduced; however, I argue that so can photography and screen printing; therefore, Seize the Means in this context poses the question to why isn’t digital art held to the same standards and why is it not deemed as artistically developed or worthy of being in gallery showings? Digital art is the newest emerging art field in the art world, and with a whole community backing up the sense that there is a lot of conceptual work and thought put behind creating a singular art piece, that although the end product may look “simple”, it carries a lot of weight and meaning that targets not just the “educated classes” but also the broader general audience.
Journey
Charcoal on Paper, 114" x 48" Featured in 2016 Graduation Reception
This piece came illustrates a sense of wonder and uncertainty. It was created through the exploration of inner thoughts and a journey yet to be traveled Inspired by concept art and the Hero's Journey, the image illustrates an unknown world/ journey that the artist is bracing to embark in post graduation.
Opticals
Pastels on Paper Displayed in Kroeber Hall Third Floor
Opticals was created in an effort to connect people through means of social media. Inspired from chalk optical illusions, the velociraptor was drawn to be placed specifically in Kroeber Hall's Hallway. The piece called for people to take a picture of them interacting with the work and then sending it to the artist who then compiled a few of the images illustrating the audience's experience with the work.
Capitalism and the White Cube
Installation
Capitalism has a huge impact on structures and agency, and thereby the way in which we live our lives. Capitalism, and just the way this country was set up in general, plays a role in keeping others down even if it is not very evident at first. This interactive art piece was created in response to that; highlighting how Capitalism tends to cover up all the real problems that need to be addressed in society by putting a veil over the issues. The exterior is mainly white and in the form of a cube to be representational of not only the white cube, but also the belief that everything is pure and alright within our society. That in juxtaposition with the interiors that house representational issues of important problems that capitalism hides, illustrates how Capitalism tries to suppress these important issues and cover them up. The card placed on top of the table along with the desserts serve as a cover up and an influence to not pay any attention to the second part of the piece that remains concealed beneath the table cloth. The viewer has to literally get down on the floor and search for the information that Capitalism is hiding in order to learn more. Otherwise, the information would forever remain hidden representing the way that many of us are driven to view life.
Self Portrait
Charcoal on Paper Featured in Kroeber Atrium
This piece is a self portrait of the artist illustrating different interests and likes in one place. Connecting both the outside world and her love of animated worlds, the artist brings both in context through this self portrait.