Statement of Intent

Buildings, whether big or small, take up space within their environment. That is a fact. Any place in which a human inhabits, a building can be found. Although not natural, these are our human habitats, and our mark on the earth, which is why buildings fascinate me. Buildings are proof of the historic changes and impacts we have made on the earth. Humankind has gone from building coliseums, to making office buildings. I often find that the art and beauty of a building has been lost, due to the modernization and practicality of new found mindsets. I want to pursue architecture for the sake of building something beautiful while also remaining realistic. Buildings are supposed to be a safe haven for people from outer dangers. Learning how to make a practical living environment, while also keeping the original unique beauty of the space it encompasses, is a huge goal of mine. The prospect of one day making something on such a grand scale, something that cannot be ignored, something that people use for their own dreams and goals, is something that I want to pursue. Collaborating in group settings, figuring out the best formula for a problem, planning, and drafting, is the type of environment I enjoy working in the most. Which is why I have decided to pursue architecture.

My next step in my journey towards pursuing architecture was to choose where I should study, leading me to apply for Laurentians, McEwen school of Architecture. McEwens Architectural program takes on a unique perspective, as it focuses on the importance of culture, design, and sustainability within its education. Sustainability plays a huge role of importance within my own ideals. Creating climate conscious buildings which still accomplishing their original goal, is something I hope to accomplish. Learning how to adapt to the given environment, and to build working with the surroundings rather than on top or against them, is important to my own understanding of our current environmental crisis.

Laurentian focuses its architectural studies on the Indigenous community, and learning directly from the members of local groups. My high school, Bishop P.F. Reding is considered one of the most diverse schools in Ontario. Within such a diverse community, I have been given the ability to learn and grow the most as an individual, based on the words and stories of others. My surroundings have given me the understanding of the depth of various injustices affecting minorities around the world, in Canada, and even within our school community.

Growing up, I have learnt of the corrupt media that surrounds younger generations, and that the best source for information, comes directly from the source. Listening to stories of those with experience within their field, identity, and/or living environment, gives the most un-encrypted version and perspective.

I have taken interest in the unique methods and perspectives Laurentian gives to its students. To be able to work in an environment that moves its students outside the classroom to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Inescapable Growth

Made September 2022

The piece is based on the concept of growth and loss of innocence, a process that cannot be stunted despite all efforts.

The piece took on a building process of layering various mediums. I had to incorporate various shades and tones of yellow throughout the piece to make it cohesive.

Unrecognizable

Made December 2022

This piece captures the exact moment when you realize that you are no longer the person you once were. Sometimes our character development as human beings goes unnoticed and undocumented. This piece identifies those moments of recognition.

This piece was a practice and play on composition, testing the perspective the image is captured from, and how this changes your interpretation on the emotional factors of the piece.

Living in a Warp

Made October 2022

This piece was made based on the systematic and continuous cycle our world is based on. Working everyday, doing the same thing. We walk around in circles, in the same way that fish swim within their fish bowls.

Within this piece I tried to use new material to add visual diversity. In this case I manipulated cellophane and its translucent properties, in order to develop a new image, while still keeping background details.

Completed November 2022

Forced Perceptions

This piece reflects on the broken image each individual holds of themselves dependant on various social constructs and stereotypes which have been forced into their heads. A person cannot avoid the existence of social pressures, and in turn are contorted into what society wishes them to be.

Within this piece I tested with 3D mediums, CDs and Beads, to create new imagery. I had to test how they should sit on top of the canvas, in order to not seem out of place, while still adding a new found depth.