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content/portfolio/bridges/letter-of-advice/index.md

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 ## Interview
 

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+date = 2023-11-10T16:52:12-05:00
+title = 'The Bardo Anthology (reflection)'
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+summary = ""
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+> Published 2023/11/10
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+In this project, we are divided into groups to accomplish two specific tasks, one is the novel writing for seminar, the other is the poster making for studio. The novel is built based on different themes and archetypes. The theme for our group is monster/hero.
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+## Writing Process
+
+This project pushed me way outside my comfort zone since I had never attempted creative fiction writing before. I found the entire process of imagining characters and settings then translating those ideas into text incredibly challenging but also stimulating. Our brainstorming and feedback sessions inspired me to explore directions I never would have thought of on my own. Using online collaborative documents took some adjustment but allowed us to watch the story unfold in real-time together. Even though the end result was rough around the edges given our time constraints, the experience taught me so much about generating and refining creative work. I also picked up new technical skills in utilizing digital platforms to facilitate remote collaboration.
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+{{< figure src="portfolio/bridges/the-bardo-anthology-reflection/writing-process.avif" caption=" " >}}
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+## Making Process
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+Working together with my classmates to write a cohesive narrative was an interesting challenge. Since we all had unique writing styles and different ideas about plot and characters, it sometimes felt like we were pulling the story in multiple directions. I learned how to listen to everyone’s input and find compromises so we could blend our perspectives into one narrative. There were times when we disagreed over story directions or when miscommunications occurred, but through open discussions we found ways to align our visions. Although the process was difficult at times, it was rewarding to see our separate voices and concepts transformed into a unified story in the end. Especially when we tried to make the novel more stylized, when we added the header and footer embellishments and the first character oversize, we really felt like it wasn’t just some text anymore, it really did have a novel feel in it, which gave us a sense of accomplishment.
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+{{< figure src="portfolio/bridges/the-bardo-anthology-reflection/making-process.avif" caption=" " >}}
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+## Researching Process
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+The research process was an integral part of brainstorming our storyline and settings before beginning the writing process. We realized that high-quality research lays the foundation for the creative work that follows. Our initial ideas come from researching sources of inspiration and references to build a compelling concept. Once we established a solid base through research, the creative writing process could develop organically from there. We tried to explore many ideas by referencing novels, films, and other narratives we found inspiring in their storytelling techniques. Sources like Moana, Divergent, and Godzilla sparked our imagination. Researching visual references was also key, since we wanted to connect our characters to specific locations. By gathering images of settings we envisioned, we could align our understanding of the story’s physical context. Overall, this project showed me how dedicated research time informs the creative process from start to finish.
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+## Comments
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content/portfolio/bridges/true-stories/index.md

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 My masterpiece, whatever it is, was proof of the absurdity of art. It encourages viewers to delve into abstraction, question what exactly they're looking at, and appreciate the joy that unfolds when artists hide behind their own art. Even if I was just playing hide-and-seek at first.
 
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 ## Going Up!
 
 With each laborious step up the staircase in the New York City subway, the environment around me underwent a dramatic transformation. What had begun as a narrow, dimly lit underpass gradually gave way to a bright, expansive vista. Emerging from the subterranean shadows, my eyes struggled to adjust to the sudden onslaught of sunlight. My brow furrowed, and my palms began to glisten with a hint of nervous sweat. I pursed my lips, attempting to acclimate to my new surroundings, as the faint scent of rubbish still lingered in the air, now masked by the overpowering perfume of hurried urbanites passing by.
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content/portfolio/mask-artifact-observation-and-research/index.md

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 ### Yup'ik, Native American
 
 > From [The Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/)
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 > Subjective reaction: It gives me the joy of having a good harvest (catching a lot of fish) and a hunger for prey.
 
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 ### Tlingit, Native American
 
 > From [The Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/)
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 > Subjective reaction: The first reaction was joy and happiness, but as I gazed at its completely black pupils, I felt a sense of fear and numbness.
 
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 ### Emberá Macaw
 
 > From the [The Museum of Cultural Masks: Second Face](https://www.maskmuseum.org/home/)
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 > Subjective reaction: It is a really cute one, round black eyes with beautiful feathers around.
 
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 ### Yup'ik, Native American
 
 > #### Why the mask was made?
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 > This Yup'ik mask shows the artist's view of nature's connections using animal images. It was made to represent supernatural beings and stories and worn in important community dance ceremonies. The mask has both spiritual and social purposes.
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 > #### How it was made?
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 > The mask seems to be carved from wood and includes natural materials like hair, grass, and maybe feathers. The wood makes it durable, and the mixed materials give it symbolic texture, connecting it to the Yup'ik environment.
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 > #### How it was used?
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 > This mask was worn during dance ceremonies and rituals in the Yup'ik community. Wearing it allowed the person to become the depicted spiritual being and reconnect with ancestral stories. Wearing it publicly showed the owner's status and knowledge.
 
 ### Tlingit, Native American
 
 > #### Why the mask was made?
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 > This Tlingit mask was made to represent a specific spirit or ancestor. It was worn during important ceremonial potlatches to share tribal myths and histories with the community.
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 > #### How it was made?
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 > The Tlingit mask is carved from wood and painted with symbolic red and green pigments. The sturdy wood and lasting pigments highlight the sacred nature of the mask and its role in recurring ceremonies. The stylized carved lines give it a distinctive Tlingit look.
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 > #### How it was used?
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 > The Tlingit mask was worn as part of a ceremonial headdress by a dancer or storyteller. Wearing the mask allowed the person to fully embody the specific ancestral spirit during dramatic retellings of myths and histories. Its visual impact strengthened the oral performance and the social aspects of the potlatch gatherings.
 
 ### Emberá Macaw
 
 > #### Why the mask was made?
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 > The Emberá people made masks like this Macaw, representing animal spirits, for shamans to use in healing and purification rituals. These masks connect to their belief system and help restore balance in their villages, with the vibrant colors of the macaw holding symbolic meaning.
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 > #### How it was made?
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 > The mask is woven from palm fibers dyed in bright blues, yellows, and blacks. The natural fibers and colors link to the Emberá's surroundings and resources.
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 > #### How it was used?
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 > Shamans would use the Macaw mask in communal rituals, either wearing it or displaying it prominently. This brings the energy and symbolism of the macaw into the ritual to promote healing and purification. The lively colors and form of the mask reinforce the ritual's meaning and intentions.
 
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content/portfolio/mask-critique-notes/index.md

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content/portfolio/project-cartography/index.md

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-date = 2024-04-09T03:42:58-04:00
+date = 2023-04-09T03:42:58-04:00
 title = 'Project - Cartography'
 description = "In this project, we began with observational drawings of a cinder block and sphere to practice rendering light and shadow."
 summary = "In this project, we began with observational drawings of a cinder block and sphere to practice rendering light and shadow."

content/portfolio/proposal-critique-note/index.md

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-date = 2024-11-09T16:12:56-05:00
+date = 2023-11-09T16:12:56-05:00
 title = 'Proposal Critique Note'
 description = "Critique Notes of my conversation with Bryan"
 summary = "Critique Notes of my conversation with Bryan"