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Final Portfolio
In my Asian American Studies class this semester, we talked extensively on how food evokes memory. I wholeheartedly agree with this, which is why I am also a food columnist for TSL. I write about food and the stories that accompany them, and now, through this final project, I make art about food, too. I created one self portrait as well as three portraits of my friends, each inspired by a nostalgic childhood food. In each work, I tried to capture the essence of the person, using the color palette, patterns, and shapes of the food item to my advantage. Throughout all the works I also experimented with organic lines. I hope that this project inspires you to consider the nostalgic flavors of your childhood... and eat something good!
My favorite childhood snack was Circus Animal Cookies. I created this portrait using various elements (colors and patterns) of the actual packaging design.
My friend Kara's favorite childhood treat was Krispy Kreme donuts. I created a halo out of the donut and played around with compositing techniques and a more muted color palette.
To this day, gummy bears are my friend Erin's favorite candy. She is passionate about fashion and makeup art as well, so I played with the gummy bear textures to create "makeup" on her face. I used bright colors and organic shapes to create a fun portrait.
My favorite childhood snack was Circus Animal Cookies. I created this portrait using various elements (colors and patterns) of the actual packaging design.