Month May 2024
This digital poster highlights the harsh reality of pollution’s devastating impact on animals and ecosystems. Featuring the powerful imagery and the prominent phrase “It’s their planet too,” it challenges viewers to confront their own harmful habits and urges immediate action to protect wildlife and the Earth.
Escape into childhood—remember the ds? You’d play at night when you’re supposed to be in bed, treading on the ice of getting in trouble if you’re caught not sleeping. Play the game, late at night, let it be the only… Continue Reading →
My work highlights the often-ignored barriers immigrants face to integration in the United States. I intended to do this by satirizing the common phrase “pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” In the painting, an individual is pulling themselves up by… Continue Reading →
This soundscape captures the different sounds of the ocean. The sounds of the waves bring me a sense of relaxation that makes me feel in a place of freedom and peace. It is a mix of waves, birds, and music… Continue Reading →
This piece represents the planet’s struggle against rising temperatures and environmental degradation. Flames now consume the once vibrant planet as its surface turns dry, creating cracked pieces of the earth. This visual representation of global warming and its effect on… Continue Reading →
The lullaby on a warm summer night comes from the frogs, whose song fills the air. My fondest memories are of my seven-year-old self-sitting on the back deck in my dad’s lap, looking at the stars and racing to spot the first satellite. Now that I’m older and in college, some things never change; my dad and I still share the same summer hobby of stargazing with the frogs singing in the background. Although our hobby remains, it has evolved. At college, I often open my door at night to let the cadence of the frog’s seep into my apartment, transporting me back to my dad and my beloved hometown.
Alex Dancu, May 29, 2024, The Kids Are Alright.This collage piece aims to highlight the efforts of college-age and youth activists for the strides made in political equity, involvement, and use of our right to protest. Spurred by the protests… Continue Reading →
