STUDENT EXHIBITION
MYLES ZHANG By Maddie Ngo, Universit y of Florida Photography by Chioma Nwana, New York Universit y
MYLES ZHANG is a sophomore History and Architecture major at Columbia University who recreates images of New York City through his sketches. ¶ Zhang was recently selected to study abroad next year to participate in Oxford University’s program in History of Art. He was also awarded a $2,250 grant to study urbanism and architecture in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey.
MADELEINE NGO: Can you describe your ar t-making process? MYLES ZHANG: I don’t really have a set process; I mostly just create. I star t with a vision in my head af ter choosing something to draw, usually something I resonate with emotionally, and then I turn it into realit y. It ’s dif ficult to describe the exac t process, because it ’s not like a scientific method where I have to plan ever y thing out. When I draw something, I go with how I feel, and if the piece is lacking in any way, I fill in the gaps along the way. MN: What inspired you to take on ar t? MZ: It ’s dif ficult to recall any specific event or catalyst because I
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