My AP 2D Portfolio
This portfolio was created during the year 2022-2023, my junior year of high school, when I took AP 2D design. The concentration of this portfolio is about learning to fly while struggling with my dyslexia. The dyslexia is shown through the profile of the main character Kiwi, who has a birth defect and is not able to fly. Throughout his journey, he discovers more about himself and his strengths and is eventually able to learn how to fly with a bit of help.
Art Medium: Ink & Scratch Art on Plexiglass. Project #1: "Stuck" is the 1st piece in the collection, it depicts the birth of Kiwi. This artwork is the beginning of Kiwi's life, where breaking out of his shell is just the first of many obstacles he will face. Similarly, it also represents my struggle with dyslexia during my childhood, a condition that made me feel different and uncertain about myself.
Art Medium: Faux stained glass window, created with puff paint and acrylic on glass. Project #2: "Preparing to take flight." This artwork captures the moments when a young Kiwi is preparing to take his first flight, representing the beginning of a Kiwi's journey to find himself. This moment of courage and determination also serves as a powerful metaphor for my experience with dyslexia. As I began to learn more about dyslexia that I had, I gained the courage to face it head-on and navigate the obstacles that it presented.
Art Medium: Acrylic Paint on four layers of plexiglass. Project #3: Attempt #1: This artwork depicts Kiwi at a young age taking his first flight symbolizing the bright future he has ahead. Similar to my journey, with dyslexia when I did not know the obstacles that were ahead of me.
Art Medium: Gouache Project #4: "Crash". This artwork depicts Kiwi's realization that he cannot fly. This moment of realization echoes my experience with dyslexia when I realized that I could not read.
Art Medium: Acrylic Paint on 4 layers of plexiglass. Project #5: "Pond". This artwork depicts the emotional aftermath of a crash and the impact it has on the Kiwi, as he has to come to terms with his differences. Similarly, my experience with dyslexia was marked by emotional turmoil as I struggled to come to terms with my learning differences.
Art Medium: Alcohol Markers. Project #6: "Rock Bottom" This artwork represents the moment when the Kiwi hits rock bottom and realizes that the only way forward is up. Similarly, my struggle with dyslexia was marked by a low point where feit defeated by my leaming differences.
Art medium: Acrylic paint on 4 layers of plexiglass. Project #7: "Attempt to Fly #101" This artwork represents Kiwi's tenacity to try to fly like the other birds. This represents my effort to be like others even though my dyslexia prevents me.
Art Medium: Colored Pencil. Project #8: "Hopelessness". This piece represents Kiwi's defeat after he tries and fails and is unable to fly.
Art Medium: Watercolor. Project #9: "Light of the Future." This artwork captures Kiwi on the verge of giving up and accepting that he may never fly, much like when I almost gave up on trying to catch up academically to others due to my dyslexia.
Art Medium: Colored Pencil. Project #10: "Poster." The artwork symbolizes adaptation in overcoming challenges. Just as Kiwi learned to fly and fit in with others, I have found ways to navigate my struggles with dyslexia through the use of tools.
Art Medium: Acrylic paint on wood. Project #11: "Seeing the Future." A lot of people called this my self-portrait. I was working toward my pilot's license at the time. This artwork represents the light at the end of the tunnel and knowing that Kiwi could achieve anything he wanted.
Art Medium: Alcohol Markers Project #12: "Workshop." The artwork captures the growth of Kiwi as he works to build a plane, representing his efforts to fit in with others and create a better future for himself. In the same way, I have worked to overcome my difficulties with dyslexia and build a better future for myself.
Art Medium: Acrylic paint and plaster on wood. Project #13: "Take Off." This artwork represents the part of a new chapter in Kiwi's life.
Art Medium: Acrylic paint and plaster on wood Project #14: "Flying Free." The artwork highlights Kiwi's dream to fly with birds of his kind, reflecting the universal desire to belong and be accepted for who we are, regardless of our differences and challenges. Just as Kiwi faced obstacles on his journey to achieving his goal, we, too, encountered difficulties in our lives.
Art Medium: Alcohol markers Project #15: "Character Sheet." The artwork represents the different phases of Kiwi's evolution