Comments on: Awakening to Vulnerability

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:20:08 +0000

Amazing, both the artwork and the way you have overcome despair (I have your English essay in mind as well). You experienced something extremely difficult, both parents diagnosed with cancer. One parent is unbearable, let alone two. It is fascinating how you dealt with it. Thanks to your exceptional artistic talent you were able to create an artwork that could express the way you felt so powerfully. Looking at your artwork, I was able to slightly feel the pain and suffering you went through. I think you accomplished your goal of communicating your feelings through the collage.

By: Thuhang

Thuhang — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:25:10 +0000

I love how you turned your collage into a 3-Dimensional piece. It’s truly moving, not only aesthetically but emotionally. The piece captivates and pulls me in, as if I’m spiraling down towards the center, but in the end I see the sun, and it really makes me see how you still have hope even though these bad things have happened. You should consider doing more artwork, I really enjoyed it.

By: Jessica L

Jessica L — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:08:24 +0000

This collage is so powerful both in its construction and symbolism. Everything, from the colors to the pop-out effect of the newspaper, came together so well. By reading what all the different aspects represent, I really got a glimpse of how these unfortunate circumstances influenced your life. Great job & thank you for the nice comment you left me!

By: Noureen

Noureen — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:00:03 +0000

Angelo your collage conveys the intensity of deep and painful emotions. The landscape holds a brighter scene and the the crumpled up papers pollute the tranquil environment. The aesthetic appeal of the work is really nice and the usage of the mop strings add to the distress and anxiety produced by the heaviness of the cancer. The balance is very nicely planned. The piece is beautiful.

By: Eugene

Eugene — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:18:25 +0000

It really does look like you have put a lot of effort into this. Wonderful job Angelo! I don’t know if coincidence is the right word, but what are the chances of both of your parents having to go through cancer. I love how the collage reflects your difficulties of the past.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:21:37 +0000

Sensational. This really looks like something I’d see at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and who knows, one day maybe I will :).

By: David

David — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:45:11 +0000

I thought this collage was the most emotional out of all of them. It was very beautifully made, reflecting your passion for the message that it conveys. I have come to expect the best out of you.