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Meet Melanie Meng, pixel artist extraordinaire. 

She’s a student at SUNY Albany, sister of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc, and origami instructor in her free time. I interviewed her about her art and shop (originally supposed to go up on Fascinasians); you can find her at www.pixelatemyworld.storenvy.com!  

1. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your work?

I want to say that it is because I am the year of the monkey which makes me very crafty or creative. Or maybe it is because I get bored easily and need to entertain myself but I have always loved hands-on crafts. I started with origami, then went on to puzzles, and to friendship bracelets and even to building furniture and now perler beading. I always refused to pay for things that I can do myself such as cutting my hair, sewing plushies, etc. So I always take the time to research about the craft and create it myself.

2. What got you into making pixel art?

I got into pixel art when i briefly saw it online. I couldn't find the name of what it was, so I gave up. That is, until one winter when Improv Everywhere had a "No Pants" day, I saw a guy wear a snoopy bead on his bag. I asked where he got them from and he told me he made them! I figured it would be a great hobby since I was transferring to a new school as a Junior.

3. What was the first pixelart you ever made?

My first ever pixel art I made was a gameboy. Looking back at it right now I can seriously see the improvements I've made. You'd think there is not much skill to it and honestly there isn't but the melting part is very crucial to me. I like to melt it just to the point where its square but still have holes in it to give it that pixel feel.

4. What’s your favorite one?

I look at all my work and honestly I can not pick a favorite They've become sentimental to me. They are my babies, my hard work, my sweat, my sacrifice of sleep, my everything. Each one has a special meaning to me or a small memory in them.

5. I noticed on your photos that you can also make pixelart boxes! Are there any other versatile ways to use pixel art?

There are sooooo many ways to use these pixel arts! They’re waterproof, which allows them to be coasters, or even bathroom and kitchen decor. They’re lightweight which allows them to become magnets, pins, or keychains. They have holes in them which allows you to loop a string through them and dangle them from the ceiling. I've had people who loved the pieces so much, they framed it so they can hang it on their wall like it was a painting. As for the 3D boxes, I've made one for someone to use as a paperclip holder. I have one for myself that holds post it paper. I personally use them as wall decor since blank spaces on my wall makes my room seem boring!

6. Where can people contact you for custom pieces?

I recently taken this to the next level and created an email, instagram and Storenvy account. Email: [email protected]. IG: @PIxelate_My_World. Storenvy: www.pixelatemyworld.storenvy.com. 

Or just simply, Facebook :)

7. What’s one thing you want to share with aspiring artists?

We want to express our love and gratitude to the recent graduates from our sorority, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign! The chapter is extremely proud of these outstanding ladies for not only being able to balance Kappa and school work, but their social and work lives ahead of them! 

Congratulations to:

Iota Class #55 Alison *Wonderstruck* Yuen #56 Suzy *Lightyear* Sanchez #57 Jennifer *Sherry* Du #58 Vivian *Vidia* Ng

Lambda Class #59 Karen *Évertuer* Ho #61 Michelle *5th Avenue* Arifin

Mu Class #62 Jannesa *Gratify* Zhang #64 Emily *Lucent* Kong #65 Jenny *Aimée* Mui

Thank you all for your hard work and contributions to Psi Chapter! We love you all and will miss you dearly. 

Congratulations to Psi Chapter’s newly elected Executive Board and Minor Board for the 2015-2016 school year! 

Executive Board President: Min Jee *Montaigne* Kim Vice President: Lauren *Espére* Fan Secretary: Brittaney *Skyrocket* Chang Treasurer: Iris *Pomme* Chen Liaison: Vivian *Volition* Li