SCALE
Relativity of Two Worlds
KARTON
VOLUME 2 LXXXIX Issue 1
The Art Folio of Tolentine Star Curated and Published by the Students of University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos
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As Kai acquired another key after scouting the land of daydreams and nightmares, the tinted hues gradually dissipated and a new world appeared right before their eyes.
Wherever Kai turned, a dense mist shrouded every inch of the scene. Kai only stood frozen as they casually watched the unfamiliar realm.
FROM THE CHIEF
What appears to be small was never truly “just small” at all. Now in its second volume, Karton continues to serve as a space for young creatives to keep the art flowing.
Scale explores two realities — the big and the small, and within their contrast lies a shared space where they intersect: a nexus of perception, imagination, and expression.
The world is not simply one world; it is complex and scaled depending on who you are and how you perceive it. To an ant, a human is an unknown giant. To a human, the same ant could seem insignificant. But neither is wrong. It’s all a matter of scale.
And perhaps that is the peculiar beauty of it all: the world can be both tiny and vast at the same time.
FROM THE EDITOR
Kai decided to venture far in desolation. Completely out of touch, they hiked for days until they came across a place of skytowering terrain. Gigantic stone pedestals overshadowed Kai's presence.
Kai’s Story
From a moment, Kai felt extremely insignificant for being too small for this place, far from the great and legendary figures around them. Even the steps Kai managed to take were a test of sheer will and strength.
Story
Vast by Alfred Rivera 1st Place Digital Art
PRIVILEGE
: SHARED SKY, DESPARATE REALITIES by Alfred Rivera 2nd Place Digital Art
SCALE-Inked
THE STILLNESS BEFORE THE VAST by Yornel Sicangco 3rd Place Digital Art
SHARK AND PILOTFISH by Keene Galve 1st Place Traditional Art
SCALE-Inked
OMNISCENT OVERSIGHT
by Ron Albert Libosada 2nd Place Traditional Art
AN ArCHITECT'S SCALE MODEL
by Vicia Mae Bacurnay
Despite the growing tension of giving up, Kai searched high and low looking for another clue. This time, Kai stumbled upon a peaceful and quiet place they nearly missed out because it was so small.
The moment Kai took a small breath, it caused a large disturbance to the serene place. Kai again doubted their purpose of being there and the thought of struggling to fit between any places shrouded across Kai's mind.
ACTS
OF LOVE
by Katrina Allado
ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE by Althea Therese Narazo
Digital Art Consolation Prize
IN THE MIDST OF THE NIGHT
by Karl Josh Collarin
small likE A JELLYFISH
by Vicia Mae Bacurnay
A GLIMPSE OF LIGHT
by Jalyn Rose Elizan
SUNLIT DIMENSIONS
by Amiel John Orciada
WONDER IN DETAILS
by Jantzen Lumanog
PERFECT WORLD
by Jalyn Rose Elizan
by Anicar Frias
by Amiel John Orciada
As Kai continuously navigated the realm, they slowly realized the idea of both places they went to. Kai learned the true purpose of embracing the scale of things and appreciate its differences.
Whether in the big or small, each place held its own significance, and Kai found peace in existing within both. At last, it was all clear the idea was never about truly understanding the world but about experiencing every bit of it.
Inked 2024: SCALE: Relativity of Two Worlds
Title:
PIECES
• Use any random small object or stone
• 6 sided die or a random number generator
RULES
• Start on any violet tile
• On each roll, move the piece on any direction
• When a player lands on the yellow tile they can claim it as their own
• If another player lands on a claimed yellow tile they can steal it as their own by rolling the die higher than the original owner did
• if the player failed to swipe the yellow tile, they can decide whether to move on or keep rolling against the owner on their turn
SPECIAL TILES
• Blue compass; move your piece anywhere on a blue tile
• Red compass; Move opponent anywhere on a blue tile
• The arrows can let you cross tiles, arrow directions does not matter
GOAL
• Winner will be who claims all yellow tiles
SCALE
Relativity of Two Worlds
The theme is about the concept of two interconnected yet distinct worlds – the big and small. Its unique features, differences, and values.
In the big world, one can go big to achieve all of life’s grand adventures by navigating the unknown and challenging the limits of the impossible. Where every flip reveals new discovery and thrill— every fold offers different exploration. In the small world, one can strive for contentment by finding the simple gratitudes and pleasures in life and appreciating the serene. Where every moment is seized at the very present — every minute is felt without the need of external validation.
by Amiel John Orciada
by Karl Josh Collarin
by Jantzen Lumanog
by Anicar Frias
by Jantzen Lumanog
by Jantzen Lumanog
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