Why can we be more genuine around strangers than those present in our lives?
My sustained investigation focuses on illustrations depicting situations where people are inclined to reveal themselves more to strangers than those they are supposed to be close to. My first “aha” moment with my concepts was with piece #3 Weight of the World where once the idea of trying to be strong for others was explained, I felt like people responded well to my self expression in the piece and could relate. I also felt a breakthrough with Passersby #1 using the mixed media comic-realism that I had been trying to achieve. Experimenting with media helped me grow as an artist as well as my failed attempts for these pieces and others that were not finalized since I came to better accept that I would not like every idea that I had or that ideas that felt exciting at first needed revision.