Noelle's Blog

  Noelle Cha  Reimagined Utopia  Tulle, Chains, Polyester stuffing, Colored film, Wooden Frame, Fabric, Nails,  Previously, this was a 3-d installation piece with flowing tulle and light catchers. It visualized a childhood memory, a time when everything felt free, energetic, and pure. When I think of my thesis idea of finding autonomy, I realize that the last time I truly felt autonomous was when I was a little kid—a time with no expectations or responsibilities. I could do anything I wanted. I now reimagine Utopia in 2-d, entrapped in this window frame. The frame is suspended by chains linked to previous pieces: The Entropy Mask and The Body as a vessel. Both these pieces represent present-day conflicts with identity and self-perception. I utilize the frame I built with all the tulle connected and contain it using a sheet of fabric. When I put this against the light, I realize that the colors and shadows on the flip side create a cool effect. The steps I will need t...

  A Pathless Path Acrylic on Wood  Chaos doesn't have to be conflicting. It can be confusing, uncomfortable, and even exciting. Figures stand on geometric shapes and paths. Legs sprint. Eyes watch. Stairs spiral. Where do they lead to? Where is everything going? Going into this piece, I knew I wanted to create overlapping pathways and worlds on the canvas. I wasn’t sure what the finished piece would look like, but I envisioned it to be visually nonsensical yet perfectly balanced to me. I put the colors on the canvas, experimenting with what works together. I begin painting a spiraling staircase that will lead to somewhere; I just don’t know where.  I paint legs sprints to create a sense of motion.  As I continue, I struggle with resolving the negative space and the clashing of too many vibrant colors.  To resolve this, I use the eye motif and streaks of color to fill the empty space.  I also repaint the legs to make them look like they're running to em...