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STAY (Oct'22 - Jan'23)

'STAY' is a three-month-long exploration as a part of my MA term project. 
It is a personal and introspective exploration of presence and mindfulness through my art practice. This experimental project is a multi-faceted journey that tells a story through various mediums, of fighting fears and overcoming challenges to find a sense of belonging and connection after moving to a new country. Through my art, I delve into the complexities of being present and learning to embrace vulnerability, as well as the power of creativity in helping us navigate change and uncertainty. With this project, I hope to inspire others to embrace their own journeys and to find beauty and meaning in the present moment, no matter what challenges they may face.

Project Outcomes

Stage 1: I'm Afraid

Technique Used: Intaglio Printing and Stop Motion Animation

Process Glimpse

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Stage 2: I Escape

Technique Used: Digital Illustration and Frame Animation

Process Glimpse

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Stage 3: I See

Technique Explored: Digital Illustration and its interaction with the Space 

I See 1
I See 2

Digital, still versions. The Objective was to explore perspective in digital medium and how it interacts in an actual space.

Stage 4: I Stay

Technique used: 3D art, creative video editing

I stay.jpg

The motive behind this artwork is to explore how the same reality can look different when viewed from a non-fearful state of mind. (With reference to stage 1) It delves into how a change in perspective can alter our perception of the world around us. By staying present and finding a sense of belonging in the moment, this artwork showcases how our experiences can be transformed.

Other Explorations and Sketchbook Scribbles

This was the first long-term project I worked on. While some of the explorations I made did not directly contribute to the final outcomes, they were crucial for exploration and inquiry. I attempted to create various iterations of the same character in order to further develop the story described above.

explorations and sketchbook scribbles
explorations and sketchbook scribbles
explorations and sketchbook scribbles
explorations and sketchbook scribbles
explorations and sketchbook scribbles
explorations and sketchbook scribbles
explorations and sketchbook scribbles
explorations and sketchbook scribbles
explorations and sketchbook scribbles
explorations and sketchbook scribbles
explorations and sketchbook scribbles
explorations and sketchbook scribbles
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