"Don't Look," Visual Narrative, 2023
The act of ‘looking’ amongst people is always a two-party affair: the seer and the seen, the viewer and the viewed; the observer and the observed. However, no instance of perception is the same, and the experiences of each role are not always shared or voluntary. The conflicting feelings that arise from this affair may bleed into any area of an individual’s life as they begin to consider how others may perceive them based on their appearance, interests, behaviors, and ideas. With overpowering insecurities and anxiety, the role of the seen is oftentimes overwhelming and frightening as it is the more vulnerable to the two roles.
Don’t Look is an interactive visual narrative that follows a girl throughout the five stages of her youth as she grapples with her contradictory fears and desires regarding perception and attention. The array of vibrantly colored doodles and unsettling imagery simultaneously tempt and disconcert the viewer in order to mirror the inner conflict experienced by the girl as the viewed.
The viewer is invited to look for the girl in black and white to proceed through the narrative.
Digital Media Art BFA Show, Spring 2023, San José State University
"ArtOfficial showcases the creative and technical skills of the graduating students from San Jose State University's Digital Media Art program. The exhibition features a diverse range of digital media artworks, including animations, videos, interactive installations, virtual reality experiences, and more. The artworks on display reflect the students' individual artistic visions and their exploration of various themes, concepts, and techniques through media-based art."
