MICA Competitive Scholarship 2020

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'disposal'

mixed media collage on various papers

approx. 3' x 5'

forum II | 2019

A piece used to dispose of negative feelings towards an intimate relationship. A chance to be unapologetic, express uncensorship and freedom. Scraps of newsprint, paperbag, and other various papers used to symbolize temporal qualities of negativity.

'party of three'

gif animation

surface & screen | 2019

Editorial illustration that deals with the presence of technology in group settings. Experimentation of colored and flickering light.

'this is a safe space'

an installation made of fabric, pvc pipe, twine, sheets, colored lights, string lights, & assorted plushies

body/world/machine | 2019

A social space created to emulate a space of comfort, escape, memory, security, and intimacy. Two people who did not know each other well were asked to enter the fort together. They were then asked to share a childhood secret or memory to the other person as they wrote it down which would be hung up. 'Musicbox' style music was played from a wireless speaker and the scent of 'vanilla sugar cookie' from a wax warmer was added to emphasize notes of childhood nostalgia and comfort.

'try and turn that s**t off'

acrylic and charcoal on cut canvas and paper

approx. 5' x 9'

forum II | 2019

A piece that describes my difficulty when connecting and developing my relationships with guys due to my sexuality. Inspired by a text sent from a friend, "yeah, try and turn that s**t off," this piece conveys my expectation, my sense of longing for more, and my ability to cope.

'betrayal'

a collage of monotype prints and charcoal on paper

approx. 5' x 6'

life drawing | 2019

A continuation to 'disposal.' A realization of a deep emotional trauma rooted in a intimate relationship I once I had. Representation of first hand anger and frustration expressed through rips, tears, and marks.