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Influenced by my studies, I explore the fluidity and vibrancy of paint, experimenting with different art styles such as abstract expressionism, impressionism, and fauvism in order to convey my ideas in whimsical, heartfelt ways. Recently, I have developed an interest in collaging and the use of unconventional materials in my paintings. I also enjoy making warm and eye-catching floral designs with ink, marker and watercolours. I hope to continue my experimentations with style to further my art practices.
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The Bouquet Series
A series of vibrant floral designs drawn and coloured traditionally, made in honour of various important people in my life
Me, Myself, and I
“Me, Myself, and I” portrays the uncertain, yet inevitable progression from childhood to teenhood to adulthood, and how the world around us manifests in particular ways during and after each stage. This concept was heavily influenced by Russian matryoshka dolls, which symbolize constant change and rebirth and use colourful patterns. The layered canvases explore life not as each stage encapsulating one another and hiding the past self like matryoshka dolls do, but rather, as the self growing within plain sight. The vibrant colours and patterns in the background symbolize the optimistic notion that there is goodness and happiness in the world, despite the artist’s own inner darknesses and heavy emotions, as symbolized by the tones of blue that get darker as the artist grows up.
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Dimensions: 8 x 10” and 18 x 14” canvases mounted on 24 x 30” canvas
Medium: Acrylic paint
Date of Completion: October 15, 2020
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Dimensions: 8 x 10” and 18 x 14” canvases mounted on 24 x 30” canvas
Medium: Acrylic paint
Date of Completion: October 15, 2020
Me, Myself, and I
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Me, Myself, and I
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Me, Myself, and I
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Me, Myself, and I
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Me, Myself and I
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Me, Myself, and I
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Me, Myself, and I
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Information Overload
A mixed media diptych painting that depicts the invasion of information and everyday paraphernalia within the bedroom, a place meant to be associated with peace and calmness, but has been disturbed by the influx of information caused by the COVID-19 crisis, and overexposure to news outlets, social media, and other repetitive daily tasks. This influx creates a chaos that threatens to throw the peace of the bedroom, a space meant for peace, rest and intimacy, out of balance. This imbalance is represented by the juxtaposition of painted cool colours in blended forms inspired by fauvism techniques, with harsh, chaotic collage work layered on top. Since both the physical clutters that turn our places of peace into overloaded storage compartments and the mental clutters that turn our clear minds into chaotic jumbles of thoughts are too often shamed and seen as problematic, this project speaks to the ongoing struggle of balancing the calm and the chaos, the private and the public, the individual and the world.
Dimensions: Two 18 x 24” canvases
Medium: Acrylic paint, mixed media (paper newspaper, receipts, disposable masks, disposable rubber gloves, tea pouches, fabric softener)
Date of Completion: November 29, 2020
Dimensions: Two 18 x 24” canvases
Medium: Acrylic paint, mixed media (paper newspaper, receipts, disposable masks, disposable rubber gloves, tea pouches, fabric softener)
Date of Completion: November 29, 2020
Information Overload
A mixed media diptych painting that depicts the invasion of information and everyday paraphernalia within the bedroom, a place meant to be associated with peace and calmness, but has been disturbed by the influx of information caused by the COVID-19 crisis, and overexposure to news outlets, social media, and other repetitive daily tasks. This influx creates a chaos that threatens to throw the peace of the bedroom, a space meant for peace, rest and intimacy, out of balance. This imbalance is represented by the juxtaposition of painted cool colours in blended forms inspired by fauvism techniques, with harsh, chaotic collage work layered on top. Since both the physical clutters that turn our places of peace into overloaded storage compartments and the mental clutters that turn our clear minds into chaotic jumbles of thoughts are too often shamed and seen as problematic, this project speaks to the ongoing struggle of balancing the calm and the chaos, the private and the public, the individual and the world.
Dimensions: Two 18 x 24” canvases
Medium: Acrylic paint, mixed media (paper newspaper, receipts, disposable masks, disposable rubber gloves, tea pouches, fabric softener)
Date of Completion: November 29, 2020
Dimensions: Two 18 x 24” canvases
Medium: Acrylic paint, mixed media (paper newspaper, receipts, disposable masks, disposable rubber gloves, tea pouches, fabric softener)
Date of Completion: November 29, 2020
Information Overload
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Information Overload
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Information Overload
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Information Overload
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Information Overload
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Information Overload
A mixed media diptych painting that depicts the invasion of information and everyday paraphernalia within the bedroom, a place meant to be associated with peace and calmness, but has been disturbed by the influx of information caused by the COVID-19 crisis, and overexposure to news outlets, social media, and other repetitive daily tasks. This influx creates a chaos that threatens to throw the peace of the bedroom, a space meant for peace, rest and intimacy, out of balance. This imbalance is represented by the juxtaposition of painted cool colours in blended forms inspired by fauvism techniques, with harsh, chaotic collage work layered on top. Since both the physical clutters that turn our places of peace into overloaded storage compartments and the mental clutters that turn our clear minds into chaotic jumbles of thoughts are too often shamed and seen as problematic, this project speaks to the ongoing struggle of balancing the calm and the chaos, the private and the public, the individual and the world.
Dimensions: Two 18 x 24” canvases
Medium: Acrylic paint, mixed media (paper newspaper, receipts, disposable masks, disposable rubber gloves, tea pouches, fabric softener)
Date of Completion: November 29, 2020
Dimensions: Two 18 x 24” canvases
Medium: Acrylic paint, mixed media (paper newspaper, receipts, disposable masks, disposable rubber gloves, tea pouches, fabric softener)
Date of Completion: November 29, 2020
Bluedicrous
An abstract piece inspired by Tanaka Atsuko's "Work 66 - SA" (1966), exploring the diversity of a single colour.
Medium: Acrylic paint
Date of Completion: 2019
Medium: Acrylic paint
Date of Completion: 2019
Floral Arrangement
An original design of lively florals grounded by a chic teal shade.
Medium: Ink, marker
Date of Completion: May 2021
Medium: Ink, marker
Date of Completion: May 2021
Snakes and Ladders
An original zentangle piece drawn traditionally.
Medium: Ink
Dimensions: Originally 4 x 3.5". Digitized 8884 x 6159px
Date of Completion: 2018, 2022
Medium: Ink
Dimensions: Originally 4 x 3.5". Digitized 8884 x 6159px
Date of Completion: 2018, 2022
Cast Cordate
A study of philodendron gloriosum leaves, a unique species of plant characterized by its velvety heart-shaped leaves and light-coloured veins. A limited colour palette was used to achieve a more faded, unified effect.
Medium: Acrylic paint, homemade modeling paste.
Date of completion: February 2021
Medium: Acrylic paint, homemade modeling paste.
Date of completion: February 2021
Cast Cordate
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Cast Cordate
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Cast Cordate
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a lesson on inclusivity
“a lesson on inclusivity” is an original text piece speaking to the quieter, marginalized voices in society that often get drowned out or silenced amongst the chaos and overlapping noise of others who do not leave space for them, knowingly or unknowingly. Sometimes the quietest voices are the ones with something big to say. This piece features the words “WHOSE VOICE DO YOU HEAR WHEN YOU READ THIS” repeated multiple times in various vibrant colours, with the words “and whose gets forgotten?” in the centre in dark blue.
Dimensions: 18 x 24"
Medium: Acrylic paint
Date of Completion: March 2021
Dimensions: 18 x 24"
Medium: Acrylic paint
Date of Completion: March 2021
Warm Flowers
An original design appreciating the outlines of various flora.
Medium: Ink, watercolour
Date of Completion: 2018
Medium: Ink, watercolour
Date of Completion: 2018
Heart of Twine
An original block print pattern of a twined, twisted heart.
Medium: Block print ink on black construction paper
Date of Completion: 2016
Medium: Block print ink on black construction paper
Date of Completion: 2016
The Adventures of the Incredible Karma
A mini comic of a superhero who doesn't know he's a superhero...yet.
Conceptualized by Mariel Gonzalez, Christopher Hogan, and Griffin Brown for Dr. Sonja Nikkila's seminar ENGC79: Above and Beyond: Superheroes in Fiction and Film
Medium: Ink and marker
Dimensions: 8 x 11" paper
Date of Completion: April 2020
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