My name is Ashley Cezaire and I’m a senior trying to continue my journey of creating a portfolio that studies the topic of home, finding a home (mentally and physically), and what home means to me. At the High School of Art and Design, I study Illustration with my instructor James Harrington. Together we were able to find some strengths and weaknesses when it came to my work and my AP Portfolio. With these strengths and weaknesses in mind, Mr.Harrington has sent me a list of classes that will be suitable for me.
“I think if everyone used art as a way to express oneself, people would be able to more confidently express their emotions, understand certain situations, communicate better and heal from trauma.”
In terms of my artistic strengths, I am highly interested in color, and how that can make or break a piece. In terms of weaknesses, I struggle with creating work quickly and as Mr. Harrington likes to say, I’m scared of paint. I absolutely love painting as a medium, I just struggle with the technique aspect when painting. With these traits in mind at the Art Students League, I hope to make enough pieces in a timely manner, combat my fear of paint, and explore more when it comes to color. However, these classes are not only for helping with building my portfolio but also investigating how art is perceived as well as taught. In college, I want to major in art and psychology to become an art therapist.
Art has personally helped me express myself, as well as view the world. I think if everyone used art as a way to express oneself, people would be able to more confidently express their emotions, understand certain situations, communicate better and heal from trauma. By being in the classroom setting with instructors, I’m hoping to learn about art through a different perspective. All in all, I know the experience at the League will be great and I can’t wait to see what’s in store!
High School of Art and Design
Speilberger-Spanierman Scholarship-2022
Haitian
