Emergentism

a process book

kalianna keels – SCAD - 2020

“When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.”
–Ralph Ellison
I wanted my concept to be based around identity and self-discovery.
All my life I have hyper focused on if who I am is who I want to be, if
the art I make is passionate, and if the way I’m seen is in a good light.
I’ve realized that at some point you must stop thinking about the way
you’re viewed by others, and instead focus the way you view yourself.

It’s easy to feel like you’re trapped in your own mind.

concept inspiration
Photograph by Alia Ali

I love this photograph because it comforts me, in

a way. I have felt like this many times. Hidden,
messy, and tangled.

I also enjoy the look of overlapping lines and the

texture it creates.
sometimes I just want to scream
color inspiration
color inspiration cont.
 contentment vulnerability joy relief

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patience compassion sorrow anger

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color story
I chose colors with different undertones that wouldn’t usually go
together because I like the element of uncertainty they bring in, and
the boldness of the different hues are a little startling. I like that they
make me slightly uncomfortable because they aren’t usually paired.
 -mesh
-transparency

-cotton
-comfort

-leather
-tough

fabric story
Connected

Exploring the unification of mind and body

 I’m fascinated by the
odd, asymmetrical
silhouettes in these
photos as well as the
geometric elements
that are incorporated.

silhouette exploration
 Moon in Libra

The moon rules your

emotions, moods, and
feelings.

It reflects your
personality when
you’re alone or deeply
comfortable.

I am balanced, yet
emotional.

I am harmonious, yet
indecisive.

But I am supposed to
be.
 E MERGE
/eˈmerj/
verb

• recover from or survive a difficult or demanding situation.

• move out of or away from something and come into view.
• become apparent, important, or prominent.
• become known.
rough sketches
rough sketches
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final collection