Bio
Born in Clifton, New Jersey, and raised by Colombian immigrant parents, Stephanie is a first-generation graphic design student. Starting her artistic journey the day she learned to draw, then attended the Passaic County Technical Institute, majoring in Graphic Design for four years, and continued her studies at NJCU as a BFA Graphic Design Student. Although she started with a passion for watercolor, pencil drawings, and acrylic paints, she discovered the possibility and world of Graphic Design in high school, admiring the process and endless possibilities. But most importantly, saw the opportunity to use her passion and talents to create art and other sorts to bring other people's ideas/visions to life. Stephanie is led by her passion to step out of her comfort zone and display her designs in different environments, alongside clean, loud, and grunge aesthetics, as well as to convey a different message in each artwork that an audience can easily understand, and bring other people's messages/ Ideas to life to amaze them.
Artist Statement
From the beginning of my watercolor, acrylic, and pencil drawings, to my now digital art and designs, I have always revolved my work around an empty, rectangular space. My work revolves around Graphic design and is made into media such as posters, 3D objects, and digital works. With influences as diverse as Jenny Holzer and Frida Kahlo, I strive to present my artworks outside of traditional art spaces to make it more accessible and get people thinking, even if it is for a second. Aswell has to make intimate artworks that resonate with me and are detailed and loud like Frida Kahlo's paintings. My artworks, as of now, are presented as precise and clean, simple designs with lots of vibrant colors and interesting imagery. When given the task to fill an empty space, it excites me to see in which way I could represent an idea, product, or message. To move imagery and colors to present something in a beautiful, creative way for people to absorb, encourages me to create, to be able to create an image or even make a person think of something they haven't thought of before, is the goal.
My creative process is rooted in experimentation and creativity. I am exploring new techniques, whether it's through typography, illustrations, or layout design. I do tend to create multiple different versions of the same work, not being fulfilled or completely convinced with just one. Therefore, I like using my works as a pattern or even a theme to produce multiple works. I would like my audience to be taken to a new world or aesthetic for every one of my works, I want them to be thought-provoked and appreciate the everyday art they might miss. With a digital and visually driven world, I try to create things that won't get lost in the everyday buzz. I also use these skills and ideas to bring other people's ideas to real-life images they could use weather it be for personal use or business matters. Being able to use my skills to help others is what motivates me to continue my practice. Being able to create a useful, attractive design just from an idea or text I've read feels so rewarding, feels even more rewarding to see others happy that I was able to provide an artwork for them that they love.
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