Artist Bio:
Sarah Chung is a self-taught artist from Orlando, Florida. She is currently a sophomore at the University of Central Florida, where she is pursuing a degree in Emerging Media. She plans to continue her studies in the Character Animation track during her junior year, building on her passion for storytelling through digital art. From an early age, Sarah has been captivated by the power of images to communicate emotions and ideas that words often cannot. She aspires to become an animator who creates films that explore deep and meaningful themes about life.
Artist Statement:
There are many reasons behind the creation of my art: to recreate dreams, record meaningful memories, explore new techniques, and express my views on social and political issues. Although the reasons vary, the underlying purpose remains the same: I use art as a form of communication. Through my experiences in various art competitions, I have learned that a message conveyed through the arts can leave a more profound and lasting impression than words alone. To me, creating art is analogous to writing a diary. It allows me to express thoughts and emotions that might otherwise remain unspoken. Through each piece, I gain a clearer understanding of myself as unconscious ideas take shape on the page. Reflecting on past works helps me recognize my personal and artistic growth over time. I conduct creative research through experimentation—testing new styles, techniques, and concepts inspired by books, media, my surroundings, or my own state of mind. Even as I work, I often alter my choices in color or medium to better align with the concept. This process continually reminds me that art has no fixed formula or definitive answer; what I end up putting on the canvas is my own, unique answer.
