What or who inspired you to pick up art?

I picked up art from a very young age based on natural interest, so I wouldn’t say that I got inspired by any particular person. But I would say that my interest in art, particularly as a serious career path, skyrocketed because of the people I was surrounded by—who shared this similar interest. So you can say that I truly found my passion through the power of friendship!!

 

How has your IBCP experience been?

My IBCP experience has been wonderful. We are given a lot of time to think on and develop our unique practice, and this has given me the pathway to truly find my voice in my artworks. We are also taught more in-depth knowledge about other aspects of being an artist that might not immediately come to mind when you think of the profession, such as writing about your own works or applying for grants—all of which are really useful skills for surviving in the arts industry in the future. 

 

How has your art-making process developed over the years?

In my early years of being in SOTA, my art-making process mostly consisted of following briefs that the school provided for each module. Aside from that, most of my art came in the form of loose and quick drawings in my personal sketchbooks, so I never really felt that I had much of a “personal practice” so to speak. However, in IBCP, I’ve really been able to delve into whatever catches my interest. Through trial and error, I’ve been able to find out which mediums and styles work for me and how I am able to most effectively express myself. I’ve found that my art-making has become a lot less scattered, and more like a cohesive body of work now!

 

What do you intend to pursue in the future?

I plan to pursue design and illustration in the future! I’m also really interested in tattoos :)

 

What is one of your favourite artworks that you’ve created?