Artists Statement
The core of my art is derived from some of the whimsical and child-like fun that I feel when it comes to creating from my imagination. I take my inspiration from reading old fairy tales, watching Disney movies, anime, Rooster Teeth Animation and Hayao Miyazaki films. Walt Disney and Hayao Miyazaki have had an impact on me because they take stories many people are familiar with, and add a new spin. Anime and Rooster Teeth Animation creates many different genres that anyone can enjoy. Animation in both anime and Rooster Teeth can vary from the time it was made, or how much their budget is. After watching their movies and shows, I realized instead of hiding what was weird, I should embrace the differences that some saw in the art I created and use it to create what I wanted without fear of being called weird.
I find that color, texture, and shape are compelling to me because color can be rich or dull; the value of the color can give a different meaning to the art work. Texture can give the piece body and almost a human touch, and shape can keep things well rounded and balanced. I find these to be important to my work because I believe if you can make something that seems like it could be true, many people will have an emotional connection to the piece. I use the symbolism of the moon to represent my dog not just because it’s her name but because I feel that if I’m lost, it’s the light at the end of tunnel and it’s the goal I’m reaching toward. This is also my own way of honoring the “Hidden Mickey” that Disney has created throughout their movies.
My artistic goals are to work for Disney and Pixar and I will achieve them by doing an internship at Disney over the summer. I plan to travel after college to gain more experiences, and learn more things about other cultures. I also want to keep learning how to speak Japanese so I can work in Japan. I want my art to be able to tell stories, and create new experiences for people to have.