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A look at Anonymous, No Brain   I chose to analyze the work of my friend, who will remain anonymous in name. My friend has pursued art casually and privately for a long time. Fortunately, they allowed me to share their work publicly and has consented to its use in fulfillment of this assignment. From their expansive sketchbook of works, Anonymous presents No Brain . Anonymous, No Brain     Fairbanks, AK, 2020 Pen on paper The work of Anonymous is a striking portrait. It captures a disgruntled, spiteful expression within the faces' crinkles. To juxtapose the expression, the sectioned-off portion of the brain is a maze. The brain's patterns are mesmerizing. Further, the three-dimensional cut of the brain creates a sense of depth that also compliments the portrait's intricate expression. The unamused look and the gateway-like brain, an unlikely pair, compete for my gaze.   Lines The lines used in the portrait are used to define the subject's form and show shading. The l...

Who is Gerald Montuya?

I am ... an immigrant. I was born in Cebu, Philippines but was raised in Anchorage, Alaska. I am the fifth son out of six, born to Levy and Honorena Montuya. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I particularly enjoy cooking large and niche meals to share. My philosophy on cooking is that we "eat with our eyes first," so I take a meticulous step to plate my meals so that they have an appetizing appearance. I am looking forward to learning more about art this spring semester. Maybe the knowledge will improve my plating skills.   The New American Gothic by Criselda Vasquez     To view more of Criselda Vasquez's work, please visit the Instagram page @criselda_vasquez . My relationship with art is lackluster. When I was younger, I enjoyed tracing pencil art. My favorites to trace were dragons and mythical creatures. Now a bit older, I do not find myself with a pencil in hand and a paper in front of me. Rather than participate, I observe. Now I enjoy going to museu...