Future of Alaska
Valeria M.Y.
Acrylic on Canvas
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During the beginning of this year, the Biden administration had approved the Willow Project which is a huge oil drilling project occurring in the National Petroleum Reserve of Alaska. However, a lot of people who were climate advocates disagreed with this venture, as it is dangerous for everyone. We have been well aware that there is a climate crisis occurring, however nothing is being done about it. As an artist I hope that this can raise awareness among people who may not be informed on this issue. As I embarked on this new piece inspired by this social issue, I found myself in a state of uncertainty. I was eager to break away from my usual approach and create something distinct from my previous works. I started off with extensive sketching and brainstorming, mapping out the potential outcomes for my artwork. Yet, the true beauty of art lies in the unpredictability—as I never know how the final piece will unfold. I decided to venture beyond my usual comfort zone and attempt to work with acrylic paints, something I had only previously done once. I was drawn to acrylics for its ability to make this distinctive texture feeling. It took me several weeks to complete this painting, as I would go back to incorporate new elements into it. But in the end, I was extremely proud of what I had created.
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To me, creativity is the ability to convey limitless concepts born from my imagination. In the realm of visual art, whatever I create on a canvas or paper is inherently unique to my own perspective. It’s like a fingerprint, leaving an indelible mark, not of my talents, but my mind.
