by mia friedmanArtist Statement: I wrote the poem in third person, focusing on how just her face leads to assumptions about her. Then, exploring deeper into how assumptions inhibit her in the world. I chose the title “Shades of Yellow” because Chinese people are supposed to have ‘yellow’ skin. However, blocking out actual skin colors of Chinese people, it is obvious there is not yellow in the vast skin tones. I created the artwork before the poem, during the beginning of October. I used digital media, as it is cleaner and creates a more finished outcome. I found it challenging at first to settle on an idea that fits well with the image, but the idea of breaking up the poem with shades, as the shades get darker the ideas get heavier, seemed right. I printed the poem on yellow paper so that it would be more obvious that it is connected to the picture. * Qipaos are a traditional Chinese dress
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