Pair of Hands

Jasmine Tan

Co-Presenters: Individual Presentation

College: College of Education

Major: Art Education

Faculty Research Mentor: Julie Harris

Abstract:

No two humans share the same hands. Even identical twins who share the same faces, possess different fingerprints. Our hands are among the most frequently observed parts of our bodies, with their shapes, colors, and intricate folds deeply embedded in our memories. As such, our hands would be as easy to recognize as our own just as how quick we are to recognize our faces.In this context, my illustrations of my hands serve as unconventional and profound self-portraits. The black and white piece is a study of the contours, shape, and ridges of my non-dominant hand. As I grew comfortable with drawing my hand, I transitioned to creating a series of five hands in which the hands grow in color and tension in the fingers from right to left. This subtle progression is meant to symbolize my growing confidence as a budding artist and educator throughout my journey as a university student.