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In Abstract: The Art of Design , the episode on Platon dives into how he uses photography to connect with people on a deeper level. One of his portraits, of General Colin Powell, really stood out to me. Powell's face shows both strength and vulnerability like he’s carrying a lot of experience but still open to being seen. This image made me realize how photography can reveal layers of who people are and can help us see beyond their titles or roles. Platon’s project, The People’s Portfolio , continues this idea by focusing on individuals from different backgrounds, especially those from marginalized communities. He uses these portraits to tell their stories and bring people closer together. Each image encourages empathy by letting us see people’s unique struggles and dreams. Platon’s work shows that photography can be a bridge, helping us to understand people who may be very different from us. Inspired by this theme, I took a selfie outside at night, with lights and buildings in the...

                                   Artist statement: Climbing Sierra is a playful take on blending the familiar with the unexpected. Showing a dog ice climbing invites us to think about how humans and animals share determination and resilience. The image mixes humor with a deeper message, asking us to see the world in new ways and to rethink our limits ourselves and other creatures. It's about finding connections between nature and imagination in a fun, surprising way.

    Final Tagprint                                                                                                        B/W Illustrator Logo This artwork explores the fusion of digital media and education, symbolized by the "FMX" logo and the surrounding text referencing the "Film, Animation, and New Media Department." The layered design and glitch-like textures convey the dynamic, ever-evolving nature of digital creativity, while the repeated use of color schemes represents the diverse emotional tones and experiences media can evoke. The circular text adds a rhythmic, almost hypnotic quality, suggesting the cyclical process of innovation and reinvention within medi...

 Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwNbjGyhZ48 For this video, I think the crop tool would be the hardest tool to use. It can be challenging for several reasons. Maintaining the correct aspect ratio is crucial, and I often struggle with keeping it consistent, leading to distorted images if not handled carefully. Cropping can also reduce the resolution of an image, especially if it’s already small, making it difficult to balance the desired framing with quality preservation. Additionally, without knowing how to perform non-destructive cropping, users may accidentally remove parts of the image permanently, losing flexibility for future adjustments.      2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyR_uYsRdPs For this video hue adjustments can be challenging despite their creative potential. Changing the hue shifts all the colors in an image, which can unintentionally affect areas with similar colors or complex palettes. This is particularly tricky when try...

              Self image used for poster                                                                           Final image of the poster          Inspiration Artist statement: This work is a reinterpretation of the powerful visual language used in WWII recruitment posters, historically designed to inspire a sense of duty and enlistment into military service. By employing a similar visual structure, bold typography, and muted military tones. I aim to highlight the contradiction between the glorification of armed conflict and my message of "Say No to Gun Violence." Through this piece, I challenge the normalization of violence in both past and present contexts. While traditional war posters called for enli...