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Studio Journal

A collection of creative work, critical reflections, brief research, and notes from my practice as a Studio Art student and writer.

Here, I document the ideas, experiments, and questions that shape my work— from studio projects and art-historical research to poetry, fiction, design, and the creative process behind them.

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Art History #02: Looking Closely

Sally Mann, Candy Cigarette

A closer look at Sally Mann’s Candy Cigarette reveals a tension between childhood innocence and the appearance of maturity. Through the contrast of posture, gaze, and gesture, Mann draws attention to a young girl whose guarded expression and cigarette distinguish her from the carefree children around her. What initially appears to be an ordinary moment outdoors becomes a more ambiguous reflection on growing up, self-presentation, and the ways we interpret childhood through the lens of adulthood.

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Art History, Looking Closely Milla Farrington Art History, Looking Closely Milla Farrington

Art History #01: Looking Closely

Jean-Honoré Fragonard, The Swing

Beneath its playful, idyllic surface, Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s The Swing reveals a carefully orchestrated scene of pleasure and privilege. Through contrasting colors, dramatic lighting, and the figures’ gestures, clothing, and positions, Fragonard places the woman at the center of a world that seems to revolve around her. What initially appears carefree invites a closer examination of the relationships between wealth, gender, and social hierarchy.

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