by cy | Mar 11, 2021 | 2021 Gallery 3, 2D
Unlearning. I have arrived at a point where I have learned the need to unlearn. Unlearning Western tropes of what it means to be; i. to be beautiful, ii. to be a woman, and iii. to be an artist. Western pop culture and its tropes have infiltrated my subconscious my...
by cy | Mar 11, 2021 | 2021 Gallery 5, Illustration+Design
In my illustrations, I want to explore the limits of imagination. The imagination can be beautiful or unsettling, depending on how you use it. I try to maintain a balance between the two. I utilize figures like monsters, robots, aliens, and demons to represent people...
by cy | Mar 11, 2021 | 2021 Gallery 4, Photography | Video | Imaging
I am drawn to capturing how humans impact the world and the impact humans have on each other. I explore the inner thoughts and behaviors of both myself and humans in general. I explore the intimate aspects of the human experience that are often hidden and not talked...
by cy | Mar 11, 2021 | 2021 Gallery 3, Photography | Video | Imaging
My recent work has been heavily influenced by my personal struggles during this pandemic, encompassing mental and emotional anguish and learning more about my identity, my place in the world, and the state of the world, particularly the American political climate....
by cy | Mar 11, 2021 | 2021 Gallery 4, Illustration+Design
My work draws inspiration from my passion for culture, travel, and history. Whenever possible, I always try to create work that reflects art historical influences or a cultural theme. I believe that embracing diversity in a globalized, connected world is essential....