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People Watching
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STATEMENT:
I love people-watching. In particular, I love observing people’s faces and how they change as they walk from sunlight to shade, interact with a friend versus a stranger, and—my favorite—catch me looking at them. Each of my illustrations includes a set of eyes giving a sideways glance as people do in public when they feel an urge to look at something, but must make the movement swift to abide by society’s unspoken rule that “you can look as long as you don’t make them uncomfortable.” I find it intriguing that behind every face lies such a complicated mechanism that allows us to conjoin old memories with current realities, communicate with others through mere eye movements, and build something from nothing, all in a matter of milliseconds. The hundreds of tiny details in my illustrations are reflective of the speed with which our minds act on impulse.
BIO:
Anastasia Vlasova is a freshman at Gallatin studying urban design, child psychology, and public policy. She is interested in improving the infrastructure of mental health and designing spaces that promote wellness. Having immigrated to Washington, D.C. from Moscow, her fascination with the curiosity, complexity, and animation of cities began in early childhood. Her works reflect the endless stream of patterns, people, sounds, and emotions that consume urban areas. Though many of her works are characterized by loud colors and chaotic minute details, they were created during moments of utmost peace and intended to capture the paradox of feeling most grounded in the world’s busiest urban centers. Twisting and turning her illustrations reveals new faces, movements, and words inspired by the fleeting lyrics and colors of the music she listens to while drawing. Through her scribbly doodles and crayon-coated focal points, Anastasia hopes to encourage connection with one’s inner child.
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