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Isa Lie:

Remember a Place Not Here
 
Isa Lie
Studio Art and Computer Science major
 

Drawing inspiration from themes of identity and the subconscious, I aim to blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy with my art. My art is an ongoing process of exploration and experimentation, as I work with a range of materials and techniques to realize my vision. My technique has its roots in commercial forms like video games and pop culture, where my attention is constantly captured by their novel visual elements. In my work, I harness these elements to challenge my viewers' expectations and elicit a similar sense of surprise and curiosity. This includes an unexpected conversion between dimensions, or just the presence of an object juxtaposing its surroundings.

 
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Window
digital, wood
Jewett Gallery
 
vertical screen showing a 3D rendered indoor pool, mounted in a pale wood frame with window box below, full of dried flowers
 
 
2 side by side 3D digital renderings of flowing diaphonous forms in tones of purple, yellow, and green
 

My current project involves combining 3D animation and woodworking to create a multi-dimensional portal on the wall. At first glance, the object looks like a regular window, but upon closer inspection, the audience will realize that the window is not what it seemed to be from afar. The portal invites the audience into a new world of fantasy, a world constructed with Blender. While the combination of traditional techniques like woodworking with modern 3D animation generates a visually compelling result, this project represents an ongoing journey of exploration and experimentation, as I seek new ways to create something innovative that challenges the viewer's perception.

vertical screen showing 3D rendered fish with long flowing fins, in a pale wood frame with window box below, filled with dried flowers

 

close up on the corner of a pale wood window box filled with purple and white dried flowers

 

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