Artist statement
Art has always remained one of my uppermost loves and priorities since I was young. I continually perceived art as an activity that drew inspiration and awe, a situation that greatly molded my inquisitive in art. During my time at home, I was always engaged in amateur artwork, whether it was drawing with chalk on the house walls, or doodling in sketchbooks. Moreover, my room was full of art supplies and piles of scribbles, expressing my deep interest in the world of art. Admittedly, although I was never eager to make my work look modest, every such piece of artwork was incomplete. I was more focused on trying new ideas and skills while attempting to interact with as many art materials as possible. My perception of artwork was built on the principle of learning new skills everyday and becoming better than I was the day before. As I grew older, I began learning more about art, which helped shape my artistic merits and individuality. Nonetheless, I give credit to my mother for being a pillar during my artistic journey; I believe I inherited her passion for art, for which I am grateful, as this enabled me to receive a greater capacity for it. My mother’s deep interest in art is, perhaps, a result of the obsession she’s had with art materials since her childhood, with her exploratory spirit driven towards learning ever more. This unique approach has built in me a desire to be more creative and versatile in the art space.
Art has helped me in a big way to be engaged with the real picture of the world. I have been able to grasp a wide range of perceptions, grapple with new ideas and plumb new depths of knowledge, all of which have inspired and driven me to create art that is deep and rich. The wider exposure has enabled me to become aware of things I was not familiar with earlier and to constantly seek transformative experiences. Consequently, my senses have been enhanced to see what art has contributed to society, how it allows people to come together and share information, and informs us of various modes of expression and individual opinions and points of view. The domain of Communication Design, which combines visual art and the interactions among people, will allow me to cherish intuition and creativity, and expand my areas of study, notions and vision. It will provide me with opportunities to develop art pieces that positively inspire, influence, and impact others.
I have been creating numerous pieces of work that display my creativity, originality, and ability to communicate in depth with my audience. With regards to my intentions towards all aspects of life, valuing process over results has always been my motto. Despite failures that may occur in the process of reaching my goals, I never abandoned the attempts I have made, considering them as stepping stones to success. This attitude has contributed to the attainment of unique abilities that assist me in surviving whatever environment in which I am placed, including being creative, my sense of social consciousness, and teamwork. These aspects enable me to interact effectively with others, inspire initiatives geared towards making good decisions, and encourage cooperation amongst my peers. On the other hand, I cannot entirely ignore the main purpose of pursuing academic excellence.
FIT is both my college of choice and a perfect fit, due to its vast potential of offering a wide range of activities beyond academics. I am an active person when it comes to challenging activities both within and outside my artistic specialization. Studying at FIT will offer me an opportunity to acquire deep knowledge, thanks to the institution’s high-quality learning programs and learning facilities. Also, from FIT’s professors, I can learn the skills I will carry for the rest of my life, pushing me until I reach my full potential. I believe learning at this college will expand my knowledge base, and shape me into being a resourceful and influential person in society. I cannot forget my passion for art, and I am willing to go to practically extent to demonstrate my sincerity about enhancing my artistic skills and personal growth while at FIT.