Luz Saavedra
Artist Statement
Since I was a child, I have always had a desire to create. Whether it was through crafts or through other hobbies, I always enjoyed the process of creating something and seeing the outcome of all the work I put into something manifest into existence. Despite this, I didn’t go through your typical art kid route growing up. I was pushed more towards other disciplines and that became something I put myself into thinking that it was the right thing to do. That, along with negative comments given to me by friends I thought would encourage me, left me with little motivation to continue creating art. Eventually after going through the chaos of life and finding out more about myself and what I really want out of life, I dragged myself out of whatever restraints I put on myself to allow myself to grow. I learned to be kinder to myself and to be mindful that creating something doesn’t mean it has to be perfect, a lesson I’m still reminding myself of even now. I wanted to make art, I wanted to design things, I wanted to create. And so, I pushed myself to pursue a second degree, this time in Graphic Design, so that I could finally learn and improve in a way that was meaningful to me.
For me, art and graphic design are not so different from each other. They both exist as a means to create something, and both offer valuable lessons that only serve to further enhance one’s knowledge and perspective. In my time at school, I have felt that more than ever and both have taught me so many ways to create and express myself that I will carry with me throughout my life. I finally have the tools, the knowledge, and the drive to create again. I know I have much more to learn and improve on, but I’m excited for where this journey will take me.
