Artrepreneur: Open Call Portfolio Review

I’m very grateful to get the opportunity of having my portfolio reviewed by Matt Rota from School of Visual Arts (SVA), NYC. I got this chance through an Open Call held by Artrepreneur last month.

Susie’s work is a good example of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Her works succeeds on a technical level, she can paint well, has a powerful sense of color, and a strong compositional sense. Each of these elements, understated in its own right, interplay to build a far more intense and sophisticated image.

I have to say this is my first time of getting a comprehensive feedback on my body of works, from a professional and an educator altogether. I also asked Matt a lot of questions I had in mind during the review, especially about pursuing further study, possibilities of exploring different media or format, my areas of strength//weakness, and some of his favourites. On the other hand, I’m also a big fan of his evoking, intense, artistic line work, a technique I wish I can try to explore in the future.

Here are some works I submitted for the Open Call.

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Rain Man (2022) - Personal Work; 3X3 Professional Annual Show No. 20 (Merit), Communication Arts 2023 (Shortlist)

Bloody Red Sea (2020) - Personal Work; Hiii Illustration 2020 (Merit)

Bal Harbour Shops Creative Challenge - Finalist

Thrilled to have to piece get into among 10 finalists of Bal Harbour Shops Creative Challenge 2023. This piece will get featured in Fall/Winter of Bal Harbour Magazine. Thank you to the judges; Victoria Tentler-Krylov and Jenny Kroik, and the editorial team!

Rain Man Got a Merit in 3x3 Illustration Professional Show No. 20

Rain Man was awarded Merit in 3x3 Illustration Professional Show No. 20. The piece was previously shortlisted in CA Illustration 2023. Thank you to the judges and congratulations to all winners!

CA March/April 2023: Interactive Annual 29

Some of my works were selected to appear in Communication Arts (CA) March/April 2023: Interactive Annual 29, under section FRESH. Thank you to Michael Coyne and the Team for this opportunity.

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Collaboration with MOTIVA

The Garden of Dark & Light

When I saw MOTIVA, I was instantly awakened to my longtime interest in graphic design and writing. While illustration emphasizes the power of storytelling without words, MOTIVA let me imagine the power of words in illustration. I became even more interested when I learnt that MOTIVA works with quotes, which I quickly found resonate with the expression of thoughts and feelings.

My MOTIVA piece is a portrayal of an actor winning an award for a role, in a stylized version of Oscar statue. While the victory looks all shiny and is full of spotlight, it may also feel dark and lonely. This piece is simply to visualize a space and a moment for his contemplation and privacy, as well as the celebration. Now it is even better, MOTIVA has given this piece the added value it needs, a voice for this piece to speak its story.

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Creative Quarterly 60

My inspiration image was chosen as the cover for Creative Quarterly 60. This opportunity came after my personal piece called Long Distance Relationship aka LDR won a place under Professional Illustration category. Thank you to the judges and congratulation to all winners.