Fuse by Anna Shimizu
Juror's Selection
Medium: Digital Illustration
Artist Statement:
"The theme of my artwork is "Fuse". This illustration suggests that virtual world and real life are closely connected, and it is fusing at this time of the decade. I use both digital and physical materials to make an artwork. I can see more and more people easily create things combining both experiences. As an artist, I always tend to see the physical world into digital structures. This artwork is coming from that experience. When I saw a great view of Toronto city from Riverdale Park, I started to imagine how I can make this view in digital. That kind of whole experience is emerging in our real life."
Artist: Anna Shimizu
Humber College Program: Visual and Digital Arts
Artist Bio:
Anna Shimizu is an emerging Japanese multi-disciplinary artist based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in digital illustrations and paintings. After years of sales in Japan, she decided to change her focus to her passion in arts. She is learning visual and digital arts at Humber College. She has achieved 2nd prize for International Student Week Art Competition at Humber and participated in mural projects at Humane society. She will also be featured in Humber College’s Graduation Exhibition this spring as a final appearance in her school career. After graduation, she wants to pursue a career as a marketing designer, as well as creating artwork on the side.