Studio Art

STUDIO ART:
n. the creation of visual art through painting, drawing, ceramics,
sculpture, photography, printmaking, glass, fiber, or design.

CANDOR
by Srilakshmi Koya and Grace Chung

Grace Chung and Srilakshmi Koya present the beauty of candor and its importance in our lives today. This concept can be presented by candid photography- a type of photography where photos are taken without prior rehearsal, exposing the pure, natural, and honest aesthetics of the subject. Click to explore more about its origins and modern day applications.

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Julia Ouyang | watercolor

INTERVIEW WITH JULIA OUYANG
by Christine Baek and Navya Bingi

In two rounds of interview questions, Julia Ouyang tells her story about her artwork, especially in her exploration of self portraits. She shares with us what art means to her, how her teachers and mentors have helped fuel and share that passion, and the various different mediums and styles she's dabbled in. Her vivid experiences throughout her high school career led her to discover what she wanted to do -- impassionate her audience with the stories of her art. Click below for the full narrative on Julia's artistic experience!

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Joy Hwang | mixed media

ART, DESIGN, AND MY NONLINEAR JOURNEY
by Joy Hwang

Joy Hwang's artistic journey began as a simple hobby, but with the inspiration of Gabriel Picolo, Inktober, her brothers, Pokemon, and quarantine, she slowly transformed her meaning of art and began to refine her interests. Joy describes her artistic experiences and how they led her to find her own style and voice throughout high school. Although she has sadly graduated from simple pencil and paper, she now stands proudly with her computer and a commitment to design. Click below to see the evolution of her art through high school!

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Julie Wu | ceramics

CERAMICS
by Julia Wilson, Julie Wu, and Navya Bingi

Ceramics is a unique 3D form of art made from nonmetallic, inorganic solids which are then shaped and hardened for use. It is a broad term that can refer to pottery, cement, porcelain, or even glass art. In this article, our staff talk more in depth about the process and showcase some of their own, beautiful pieces!

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Sarah Thangamani | photography

QUARANTINE PHOTOGRAPHY
by Sarah Thangamani

Being stuck in quarantine has forced Sarah Thangamani to experiment with photography. Using only objects around the house and finding interesting ways to photograph herself has been a struggle. After scouring Google, Pinterest, and even TikTok for different ways to photograph herself and others at home (while still maintaining a professional feel), she decided to try them out to show what you can do with a camera, even when you're stuck at home.

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