No. 1
Theme and Purpose
My art exhibition is an exploration of how form and structure can be used to express identity and culture.Through exploring the idea of contrasting identities by juxtaposing culture and location, I explored how not only myself, but others, can discover the depth and complexity of identity. The theme of my work is highlighted through the use of Chinese symbols, juxtaposition of Western and Chinese culture, and the color red.
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No. 2
Inspiration
The initial inspiration behind my work began from a search for defining home and the contrasting values of society. During trip to my family’s home village in Hong Kong, I became reconnected with the local culture, architecture, and environment. The experience motivated me to further investigate the differences between tradition and modernity, as well as evolving circumstances and community. However, a deeper exploration of culture led me to include the Western part of my identity.
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About Me
My name is Maisy Liu and I am a IB Art HL Year 2 Student in Ms. Gietz's class. I'm from Hong Kong and the Netherlands, and the cultural part of my identity is a significant theme in my exhibition.
In my art exhibition, I created a total of 9 art works in a variety of mediums, each highlighting a different part of not only my personal, but also societal identity. |
Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time
THOMAS MERTON