Thursday, February 5, 2015 Blog #1 Artist Statement

My artwork comes from two passions combined together. I love writing and fashion. I aspire to be a fashion journalist one day. I love to present my view of contemporary fashion through the forms of writing. Through the experiences and practices I've had with fashion writing so far, I've discovered a new interest in street style photography. I like capturing shots of people's daily outfits that inspire me as well as having my own style captured from time to time. This new discovery has brought me to create my own fashion blog and contribute better work to my internships.

I am inspired by the street styles of New York City. I've been living here for 10 years and the everyday fashion I encounter still amazes me. I also like to flip through my favorite magazines on my spare time. My inspirations push me to do what I do because there will always be something new and interesting in fashion, therefore my writing won't be repetitive and boring. I believe in both print and digital forms of fashion journalism. Whether it's magazines or blogs and websites, the visual part is huge but the writing part brings it alive. 

In the future, I want to learn more skills to present my work. I know with technology advancing, there will be many platforms for fashion journalism to rise. With this class, learning filming and video editing skills will help create more vivid and motion pictures. I know that's how I want to expand my work to full bloom. I hope through my passion, learning and everyday inspirations, I am able to bring my artwork to where I want it to be.