By Lilian Hu
Grade 12 student Doris Ni has been attending Collingwood ever since Grade 8. Before high school at Collingwood, she lived in LA for a year, as well as in China. Throughout her education and childhood, Doris’ family has always been super supportive of every step she has taken. She enjoys the visual arts enormously - mainly the realism field. She also has an interest in designing logos and posters digitally. Other than art, her other hobbies include cross country, swimming, math, and hanging out with friends. Doris has been participating in cross country since Grade 7 and has participated in a few competitions. As for her swimming career, she loved it but quit before high school.
This year in art Doris was able to take the most art courses ever! With the new 2-5-1 class schedule, she was able to do AP Studio Art, Senior Art 3, and Media Arts. She enjoyed this year the most because she was able to learn lots of new skills and have a relaxing year. In her art classes, she strived to create pieces that will bring happiness to others and herself. Some of her pieces are also gifted to her friends, or even just to herself.
Doris’ art education has mainly been soaked out of Tiktok. The content found on this app provided has given Doris more inspiration and motivation. She has a brother who is into graphic design and an aunt who is an art professor at an art school in China. I would say that her talent runs in the blood!
Grade 12 student Doris Ni has been attending Collingwood ever since Grade 8. Before high school at Collingwood, she lived in LA for a year, as well as in China. Throughout her education and childhood, Doris’ family has always been super supportive of every step she has taken. She enjoys the visual arts enormously - mainly the realism field. She also has an interest in designing logos and posters digitally. Other than art, her other hobbies include cross country, swimming, math, and hanging out with friends. Doris has been participating in cross country since Grade 7 and has participated in a few competitions. As for her swimming career, she loved it but quit before high school.
This year in art Doris was able to take the most art courses ever! With the new 2-5-1 class schedule, she was able to do AP Studio Art, Senior Art 3, and Media Arts. She enjoyed this year the most because she was able to learn lots of new skills and have a relaxing year. In her art classes, she strived to create pieces that will bring happiness to others and herself. Some of her pieces are also gifted to her friends, or even just to herself.
Doris’ art education has mainly been soaked out of Tiktok. The content found on this app provided has given Doris more inspiration and motivation. She has a brother who is into graphic design and an aunt who is an art professor at an art school in China. I would say that her talent runs in the blood!
Losing control
This is a piece that Doris submitted in her AP art portfolio. In her sustained investigation, Doris asked: “How do we lose ourselves?”
She explains in her written evidence: “My sustained investigation is focused on exploring how to depict various forms of loss in our lifetime. I was inspired by the use of juxtaposition with aspects of nature to create a surreal look. My first piece is on losing home. Not being certain of where home is can strongly impact who we are. I chose to juxtapose the house melting into the palm of a hand to create a feeling of unwillingness to let go.”
She explains in her written evidence: “My sustained investigation is focused on exploring how to depict various forms of loss in our lifetime. I was inspired by the use of juxtaposition with aspects of nature to create a surreal look. My first piece is on losing home. Not being certain of where home is can strongly impact who we are. I chose to juxtapose the house melting into the palm of a hand to create a feeling of unwillingness to let go.”
Unknown
This piece was created using 6 cards. Each car has a special meaning and is designed to represent the insecurity of royalty. Starting off with the King, this card was drawn with a big square and a small circle. This represents how just because one has fallen into power, it doesn't make one smart. “He may be big and strong from appearance, but his mind is small.”
As for the Queen, she is surrounded by mirrors to represent her desire to appear perfect. The jack is a puppet that is constantly being told what to do and who to serve. The two jokers are tired, leaning against the wall or ground. Traditionally, jokers are said to be the entertainers at events and for royalty. Finally, the Ace is an hourglass. Aces are generally the highest valued card, the ace was designed to show that time isn't something to take lightly.
As for the Queen, she is surrounded by mirrors to represent her desire to appear perfect. The jack is a puppet that is constantly being told what to do and who to serve. The two jokers are tired, leaning against the wall or ground. Traditionally, jokers are said to be the entertainers at events and for royalty. Finally, the Ace is an hourglass. Aces are generally the highest valued card, the ace was designed to show that time isn't something to take lightly.
Masked self-portrait
This year has been a weird educational experience. With the norm now being seeing everyone in a mask, Doris has been inspired to do a simple self-portrait in a mask as that is now what she looks like to every other person.
The Obscura Art Show 2021
This poster was inspired by Madman. It features 9 Collingwood students posing with their masks.
Losing to addiction
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loss of relationship
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loss of childhood
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These three pieces were created for Doris’ AP Art Studio portfolio this year. Both created in a graphing pencil with intricate shading all following her theme: “How do we lose ourselves?”
Many thanks to Doris for her contributions to this article, the Arts Mag team wishes her the best of luck as she graduates from Collingwood this summer!
Many thanks to Doris for her contributions to this article, the Arts Mag team wishes her the best of luck as she graduates from Collingwood this summer!