DROP 01 | 2024
WITHIN THE LIGHT
Two years ago, I picked up my art supplies after a hiatus of studying, working, and other excuses.
Looking at what was popular at exhibitions and on social media, I challenged myself to incorporate color into my work. I had never been drawn to working with color, as much as I appreciate a good palette - it is my artistic achilles heel. This time, I was determined to face it head on.
As you can see from this collection, it didn’t work. Every piece felt like a poor translation of what I had imagined in my head. After each failed attempt, I would return to my pens for a palette cleanser. Working in black and white, drawing, playing with negative space: these all felt natural. One of these respites developed into the first piece in my collection, ‘Lightning Strike.’ I loved exploring the fantasy of the scene and the interplay of the sky and ocean. With encouragement, I leaned further in to ink illustration, making ‘Looking Up’ and ‘House on Fire.’
I reveled in the calm I felt working on this collection. Without the pressure of involving color, each piece became a meditation. Maybe this is a truer expression of myself. Maybe it is just way of staying in my comfort zone. Regardless, I am incredibly excited to introduce my first collection, ‘Within the Light.’
- Ola