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Day 9 (7/15) of the 2021 ARAS Pioneer Teens Summer program

During the last session (before the Presentation day tomorrow), we discussed our final pieces and how we could incorporate different ideas and/or expressions we could use for our works. We then went on to discuss what our symbols represent within our cultures. One that stuck out to me was Sadie’s work, with her red ink piece and how it is taboo in Korean culture to sign your name with red ink. I also loved hearing Soleil’s story of togetherness in her family. I think it was very nice knowing that she was named after her great grandmother. After the discussion, we learned about Maria’s heritage as well as the bands she used to play for. As someone who loves music and feels a strong connection towards it, it was incredible to see someone who enjoyed it just as much as I do. Being in ARAS has been a wonderful experience and I can’t believe how time flew by so quickly. Seeing Maria’s love for the macabre reminded me of an art piece that I used to resonate with for a long time. That piece is The Dream (The Bed) by Frida Kahlo (above image). I love the ethereal state of this painting, as if it were a paused moment in time.