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Sophia L. - IB Art Show - 2006
 
Artist's Statement
 
sophia artwork
     Art is an international language between the artist and viewers.  Examining cultural views of Chinese females is the main goal of my artwork.   I attempt to teach others of the life I lived.  A smile forms on my face when I see viewers thinking about my work.  Viewers’ thoughts are precious to an artist.  The strength of my artwork is exploring biases towards Chinese females.  Therefore, I researched extensively about feminism and acts against female civil rights, in order to expand my knowledge on the cultural and societal issues.  For example, the One-Child Policy in China led to more anti-feminism or decreased women’s advancement in the community.  In my artwork, the fetus, babies’ head and embryo have been symbols of the lost souls of abandoned female babies. 

     While having a conceptual strength, technical skills are a weakness.  I struggled with human anatomical problems.  Luckily, to overcome this weakness I researched on human anatomy and practiced with gesture drawings and sketches.

      Kiki Smith, Wang Jinsong and Gustav Klimt allowed me to explore various media and texture.  Smith used her well-rounded skills to depict human barbarianism through printmaking, drawing and sculpture.  On the other hand, Wang Jinsong conceptually portrays her Chinese- American culture through paint.  Evoking an emotion in my viewers is another reason I create artwork, similar to the texture, pattern and colors Klimt used to portray love.  In order to incorporate my learning, with these three influential artists, I read articles and information on females’ roles.