Journey

Title

Journey

Contributor Names

Liu, Jessy (Creator, Illustrator)

Dittrich, Dennis (Art teacher)

Miller, Anelle

Leach, Brendan

Date

2023

Summary/Artist's Statement

My work has always been about foxes. For me, the story of the fox is a projection of my own experience. The daily life of the foxes’ family is much like my own family… mandarin orange, which for me is a metaphor for warm and comforting. I have two enlightened parents and two naughty little twin brothers. So I can say that I grew up in a family full of love and companionship. I know that there is always a harbor behind me, so no matter how far away from home, I will never feel lonely. However, there are people unable to experience a warm home or someone to love. Sometimes, people are alone, friendless and helpless and even cold and harsh. I hope my work will plant a seed for a promising bright future for people who are struggling. The sun always shines after the clouds.

My Visual Thesis, Journey is a themed animation. Journey tells the story of Daddy Fox aiming to find the sea in a spiritual game. The game is a metaphor for the virtual trip that the fox is going on to achieve the inner peace he is seeking. The sea he finally meets is the end of his spiritual travel and the starting point of reality, namely his family.

I often think about what travel means to me, how important the destination is, and what I can gain from traveling. I sometimes push myself too hard because I am eager for a result and even ignore happiness in the process. My spirit is like a violin, if the strings are either too loose or tight, the music will be harsh. Allowing my mind to take a vacation, healing myself, adjusting my mood, and then returning to reality, is my understanding of a journey.

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My Visual Thesis, Journey is a themed animation. Journey tells the story of Daddy Fox aiming to find the sea in a spiritual game. The game is a metaphor for the virtual trip that the fox is going on to achieve the inner peace he is seeking. The sea he finally meets is the end of his spiritual travel and the starting point of reality, namely his family.

I often think about what travel means to me, how important the destination is, and what I can gain from traveling. I sometimes push myself too hard because I am eager for a result and even ignore happiness in the process. My spirit is like a violin, if the strings are either too loose or tight, the music will be harsh. Allowing my mind to take a vacation, healing myself, adjusting my mood, and then returning to reality, is my understanding of a journey.

Type

Still Image

Moving Image

Animations (visual works)

Medium

Acrylic, color pencil, tape, oil pastel, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effect, Adobe Media Encoder

Medium (Terms)

Acrylic paint

Colored pencils

Tape (material)

Oil pastels

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Media Encoder

Computer animation

Course/Degree Information

Program/Degree: Illustration MFA

Academic semester: Spring 2023

Professors: Dennis Dittrich, Anelle Miller, Brendan Leach

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