Art Gallery


10 in x 18 in x 14 in

2024 
cardboard, illustration board, bristol paper, tracing paper acrylic paint, purpose foam, gesso, paper straw
I designed a three story art museum filled with contemporary art. This architectural building consists of multiple staircases leading to different levels and rooms for people to explore. On the side of this building, I created a semicircle with a curved ramp for people to walk on and look at art. I wanted to create a simplistic and modern art gallery so I kept the entire building white to make each artwork stand out. I designed each of the benches and pedestals and placed them in appropriate spots for an art museum.  

















Gathering Moments

18 in x 24 in 


2024
pastel pencil on craft paper

This is an observational drawing of objects that I have received as gifts from loved ones. I wanted to use pastel pencils to bring out the colorful tones each object has. The Chinese knots on the top left were gifts from my mom to decorate my room. The jade bracelet is also an artifact that my mom gifted to me. The small decorative toys were all items that I received from my friends as a gift. This piece showcases my gratitude towards these items as I vividly remember they’re from loved ones.   






Deciding Fate

18 in x 24 in 

2023oil paint on canvas

I named this painting Deciding Fate to capture the concept of destiny. Inspired by the late board game nights I would spend with my family, I wanted to show my wonder at my future and the elements that are involved in deciding what happens. A little bit of desire, choice, and luck allows for the things that unfold.  






Structure Study


18 in x 16 in x 0.5 in
 
2024bristol paper on illustration board
This is an art piece made of bristol and multimedia paper cut and glued to make the illusion of a 3D building. I designed this interior and exterior space while playing with the shapes to change how the shadows look under the light. I wanted to show how the structure could change with different shadows affecting the paper. The upper figure represents how the design looks during daytime while the bottom figure represents nighttime. I made three main spaces to try and create a sense of depth and the feeling of a continuous building.  





Drawing My Blues Away


8 in x 10 in
2024 pigment micron ink pen on paper
This is an observational drawing of a cafe that recently opened in my town. I frequently visit this cafe to study with my friends or to eat delicious pastries. I used cross hatching and stippling to bring out the dark values in this piece. The perspective was difficult to get at first since it’s a piece coming from my view.  






Floating Memories


18 in x 24 in2023oil paint on canvasMy piece, ‘Floating Memories’ illustrates my dream of going back in time to experience memorable moments with my friends. I painted this silly moment of my friends hanging out in a brown monochromatic motif to express a photographic feeling of the past, while the dreamy bubbles indicate my wish for these fleeting moments to last forever. 






Still Life


15 in x 18 in2024graphite on paper
This art piece is an observational drawing of many objects placed together. I wanted to experiment with how light can affect the shadows and reflections of these objects, especially the crystal paperweight and the bottle. I emphasized the shadows around the light bulb to match the contrast in values that I observed. make the brightest part of the piece pop out. With all the lights and darks in each object, it creates a well contrasted piece to showcase how light can manipulate everything.  
 





Falling Into My Thoughts


18 in x 24 in2023oil paint on canvas
I painted this self-portrait to show the dichotomy of my appearance on the outside versus what may be happening on the inside. Although I may appear serene, internally I could be overwhelmed with disorienting feelings which are displayed on the painting within my painting.






Lost in Dreams


12 in x 16 in
2023colored pencil on paper
This art piece is an imagination of how my dreams and thoughts are all scattered around. I want to express that being alone in an enclosed space allows all the thoughts in my mind to be released. The use of light pastel colors is to show how hazy my thoughts are. The bubble figure floating above me represents my alternate self lost in my subconsciousness. 






Figure Study


18 in x 24 in2024charcoal and white pastel pencil on newsprint paper
This is a twenty minute figure drawing of my friend done with charcoal and white pastel. 






Figure Study


18 in x 24 in2024charcoal on newsprint paper
This is a ten minute figure drawing of my friend done with charcoal. 






Sketchbook


N/A2023-2024mixed media
This is a collection of some of my sketchbook pages where I work out my ideas and experiment with a variety of concepts.







CHLOE WANG



Stretched In Memory


My portfolio focuses on interior spaces and how one’s mood can be altered through different environments. Sensitive to my surroundings, I’ve always paid close attention to how certain areas make me feel. The different designs of doors, windows, and furniture all culminate in affecting the sensations beyond simple positives and negatives. These resulting emotions resonate heavily within my memories and through my work I aim to recollect the moments I experienced within both real and imagined spaces. By picking distinct and impactful moments throughout my life, I have the freedom to reposition elements to create a meaningful narrative. Each artwork commemorates the time I spent in these certain interior spaces and the people I spent it with. I utilized a sense of blurred and pixelated elements to express the transitions between moods. Through each exploration of different internal spaces, I wanted to create a different feeling and vibe by trying out color palettes, mediums, and moments. By incorporating stretched elements in my artwork, I wanted to emphasize my act of stretching back in my mind to relive and recreate these precious moments in order to interpret and express them in my work. 



① Illuminated Pieces of Me








21 in x 16 in x 4 in
2024oil paint, acrylic paint, illustration board, bristol paper, paper straw, battery operated light bulbIn this piece, I wanted to showcase the emotions and process of remembering past memories. The use of ancient columns is to represent the connection of how memories are old but still remembered today with meaning behind them. I incorporated the pink objects floating around to represent myself now looking inside a 3d frame that represents a TV as she is trying to rewatch her memories in a pixelated version. I wanted to paint a beautiful sunset at the beach to express the nostalgia and how I would feel about my life if I replayed all the moments again. The geometric patterns coming out of my head are incorporated with distinct memories I cherish throughout the years. I used oil paint, acrylic paint, and pastel pencil to bring out the vibrant colors in this piece.

② Daydream Stretch



32 in x 40 in x 4 in

2024 

oil paint, pastel pencil, acrylic paint, illustration board, construction paper


This mixed media work is the first of my exploration of how certain interior spaces make me feel. In this case, I wanted to capture the transitional moment of daydreaming in school. I wanted to show the feeling like the clock is not ticking and time is stretching me deeper into this continuous cycle. I tried to seamlessly blend 3D and 2D elements together to create a narrative of interacting spaces. 


③ Pendulum




34 in x 20 in x 1 in

2024

oil paint, pastel pencil, yarn, illustration board, wooden sticks

Exploring different types of color palettes and interior spaces, this is a multimedia artwork made with oil paint, pastel pencil, yarn string, and wooden sticks. I wanted to emphasize the significance of the memory that is being held in the glass bowl by using two hands, one being stretched. It gives a sense of importance that needs to be protected and cherished forever. Through the use of keeping the colors monochromatic, I added a few other colors to enhance the main elements. 


④ Pulled to Freedom







18 in x 14 in x 4 in

2024

oil paint, pastel pencil, acrylic paint, string, illustration board


This 3D multimedia art piece displays the continuous cycle towards the future and freedom. I wanted to explore and create more 3D elements so I made a 3D staircase made of illustration board and multimedia paper to showcase that there are ups and downs on our path to the future. I wanted to create an arched doorway to a scene that reminds me of the memories I had in China. By using purple strings and pink boxes, it adds emphasis to the struggles of reaching freedom as it tangles around me.   


⑤ Tidal Moons








38 in x 44 in x 3 in

2024

oil paint, pastel pencil, illustration board, transparent vellum paper

Continuing with the theme of exploring the feeling of different spaces, this piece is about a distinct memory I had with my friends at a karaoke before they left for college. The use of three figures of me stretched is to demonstrate my yearning to go back to this moment, wanting to experience the feelings again for the first time. Through blurry imagery and graphic allusions to the changing moon, I wanted to express a hazy feeling of nostalgia. 

⑥ Peering Into the Chaos of the Calm 







12 in x 6 in x 10 in

2024

oil paint, pastel pencil, acrylic paint, clay, illustration board


This is a 3D multimedia art piece about my reality self peeking through a keyhole to witness the chaotic world that remains in my head. I painted the sculpture of myself dull and bland colors to emphasize how lifeless the world I live in is. As I am peering through a keyhole surrounded with a pattern that represents what means a lot to me, there’s a magical globe containing memories I have experienced. The use of pastel pencil is to emphasize the bright and colorful world she’s yearning to be in.  


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