Institution
Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT)
Medium
Design
Graduation Year
Class of 2025
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve seen the world through a slightly different lens, one that sparkled with imagination, adventure, and a hint of magic. Growing up, my days weren’t just about going to school, they were about stepping into extraordinary worlds that existed in the films I watched, the stories I read, and the characters I admired. I filled my free time with drawing, painting, and building things with my hands, such as masks, props, and weapons inspired by my favorite movies and animation. What others saw as play, I saw as preparation for something bigger. Today, I carry all those childhood dreams with me, but now I also have the tools, the education, and the vision to bring those ideas to life in ways I once only dreamed of. For this project I drew heavy inspiration from David Cronenberg’s films, known for their disturbing fusion of flesh and technology, evoking both discomfort and fascination through surreal, grotesque imagery. This alien gun doesn't only look disturbing but it can come alive. The fleshy core lights up and can be manually controlled, making it look like a heart pumping through ribs, and with that also move the sharp teeth on top, and the trigger and flap on the bottom.
