Chasing Number
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Lyn K.
Acrylic, Charcoal, Ruler
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This artwork depicts a woman harming herself due to an obsession with numbers, symbolizing extreme dieting influenced by unrealistic beauty standards. Her emaciated body, with visible ribs and skeletal hands, reflects the pressure teens feel to look like thin K-pop idols criticized for minor weight gain. A stitched measuring tape around her body shows fixation on weight and size, while a noose near her neck represents how this obsession becomes deadly. Her peaceful expression highlights how teens fail to see the harm. Media images in the background reveal the source of these distorted ideals, leading to severe health issues.
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Creativity is the freedom to explore, imagine, and express thoughts and emotions in unique ways. It’s about solving problems, connecting experiences, and transforming ideas into meaningful stories or designs. Creativity allows me to share perspectives, evoke emotion, and inspire change by connecting personal experiences with the world around me.