1 - Who are the 5+ artists you chose?
- Mei Chin
- Hiroshi Sugimoto
- Naudline Pierre
- Cao Fei
- Firelei Báez
2 - What were 5+ themes the artists addressed about making work?
Memory and time – Hiroshi Sugimoto explores how photography preserves fleeting moments, turning them into timeless experiences.
Identity and transcendence– Firelei Báez and Naudline Pierre examine heritage, mythology, and the complexities of identity in their work.
Surrealism and dreamlike imagery – Cao Fei incorporates fantasy and digital media to reflect on modern society and urban life.
Material exploration and transformation – Mei Chin uses unconventional materials to push artistic boundaries and redefine traditional forms.
Technology– Cao Fei and Hiroshi Sugimoto experiment with digital tools and film to challenge perceptions of reality.
3 - What were 5+ challenges the artists faced in making their work?
Hiroshi Sugimoto try’s to balance tradition and innovation, ensuring they complement rather than contradict each other.
Firelei Báez and Naudline Pierre navigate the complexities of cultural displacement and personal identities.
Mei Chin experiments with abstract ideas but faces challenges in making those concepts visually compelling.
Cao Fei adapts to constantly changing digital landscapes, ensuring her work remains relevant and impactful.
Some artists, like Sugimoto, must accept that viewers may interpret their work in unexpected ways, beyond their original intent.
4 - What were 5+ inspirations you drew from the artists?
The way Hiroshi Sugimoto treats photography as a way of preserving time makes me think about how I can capture moments in my own work.
Firelei Báez’s deep engagement with cultural history inspires me to embed more layers of storytelling and symbolism into my illustrations.
Cao Fei’s blending of reality and digital fantasy makes me want to explore surreal and futuristic themes more boldly.
Naudline Pierre’s exploration of identity encourages me to put more of myself into my work.
Mei Chin’s innovative use of materials pushes me to think beyond traditional media and consider more tactile, mixed-media approaches.
5 - What were 5+ things you would like to incorporate into your own work after watching these videos?
Experiment more with blending traditional and digital mediums to create unique textures and effects.
Infuse deeper narratives and mythological references into my character designs and world-building.
Explore surreal and futuristic elements in my compositions to create more immersive and thought-provoking visuals.
Pay closer attention to how materials and textures can contribute to the emotional impact of my artwork.
Embrace ambiguity in storytelling, allowing viewers to interpret my work in multiple ways rather than relying on a single, definitive meaning or narrative.
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