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Art Studio Major

Course Project – Jenny Tsai

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Museum in a Box

Jenny Tsai

   The artwork I love and the artwork I am expected to produce in 
school are two very different styles. Sometimes it is struggle to 
keep making art I love, when people around me look down on that 
style and consider it 'low art'. I need to remind myself that 
Art is what I want it to be. People can tell me what to do, but 
I do not have to listen to them. As long as making artwork is 
something that makes me happy, what does it matter what I draw.

Museum in a Box display

Installation View at the Start of the Critic

Museum in a Box display2

Installation View at the End of the Critic

Museum Box

Box With Collection

Museum Poster

Non-Didactic Panel

Box Interactive

Interactive Element

Poster Admire

Work I Admire

Poster Jay Starshine

My Work - Drawings

Box Ceramic

My Work - Collaborative Ceramic

Project 9 – Jenny Tsai

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Manifesto – Make it for yourself

  • Art should make you happy. Make it for yourself and not others, if others like it, that’s fine. But the most important thing is that YOU should like it. What anyone else thinks of it is secondary.
  • Do not let labels like ‘high art’ or ‘low art’ restrict you. All art is art, there is no high or low art, it is all the opinions of others. Make whatever you want. As an artist, you can decide what ‘Art’ is.
  • You are not a camera, let photography capture the ‘real’. Unless you enjoy super realistic renderings and art, then go wild.
  • Make it with your own two hands; the process of making art can be more rewarding than the final product.
  • Do not work something to death. Not everything has to be finished right away. Walk away, have a cookie and a nap, then go back with fresh eyes and a rested mind.
  • Learning many different art forms can help improve your skills even if you specialize in one thing. Don’t be afraid to try new things or making mistakes.
  • It can be fun to do things you are not used to, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and challenging yourself. You will be surprised at what you can do.
  • Art does not always have to have meaning. Do not worry about giving it meaning right away. Finish it first. Then give it meaning if you want. Or just let the art critics do it, they are better at it.
  • Work with what you have, do not spend ridiculous amounts of money on something if you do not have to… unless you want to, because it is fine to splurge on the things you care about.
  • Do not avoid the things you hate in the art world. Opposing views can make the most interesting works. But be respectful and do not force your opinions on others.

~ Jenny Tsai