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Week 7 SDL

Digital camera - 45 My parents gave me this treasured family camera, which is my creative companion. I use it to capture special moments, preserving memories with heartfelt photos. Additionally, I document my creative works, turning them into lasting images that tell the story of my passions and creations.

Canon kiss x9 - 46 A special Canon camera was a gift from my grandparents during high school and sparked my passion for photography. It became an essential tool for capturing life's beauty. I also used its photos as the foundation for my collage art, turning memories into unique visual stories.

Laptop - 53 My laptop is the foundation of my creative journey. I rely on it for crafting, learning, and pursuing new hobbies. It's a canvas for my ideas and a window to endless possibilities, fuelling my creative spirit. There is also a socio-cultural connection through the internet to gain insights and ideas for my projects.

Crochet project, Monke - 44 This crocheted monkey holds a special place in my heart. I crafted it during a COVID lockdown, symbolising my first amigurumi project and crochet journey. Through it, I learned techniques and developed material intuition. Crocheting has since become a cherished, calming hobby for me.

Small dog plushie - 46 This small dog plushie has been my lifelong buddy since age three. This plushie has become a memory as I used to take it with me everywhere. Its tactile nature, with tiny beads inside, provides comfort and nostalgia, making it an enduring part of my life.

YSL perfume - 48 The Mon Paris perfume by Yves Saint Laurent is a gift from my overseas grandmother and is a cherished possession. There is a connection to her through the scent. I appreciate exploring the world through various senses. This scent carries her essence, reminding me of my infrequent meetings.

Photos - 45 Printed photos are my time capsules, preserving precious memories and sparking creativity. As I revisit them, I journey through the past and relive emotions, interests, and hobbies of different life phases. Each image offers a unique perspective, providing abundant inspiration during creative blockages.

One Direction CD - 49 This One Direction CD was a gift from my grandmother and holds a special place in my heart. Over the years, its tunes have helped me calm down while working on my projects. Each unique song on the album inspires a fresh perspective, helping me guide my creative process.

Crocheting and knitting needles - 57 These crocheting and knitting needles were passed down from my mother and are significant to me. Using them creates a powerful connection to her and the craft's heritage. Their wooden construction, distinct from the usual steel or aluminium, adds warmth and tradition to my creative projects.

Speaker - 61 This is my UE Boom speaker, a gift from my father. It is important because listening to music greatly influences my creativity and helps me focus while working on my projects. I also like the texture of it, as it is bumpy. Music is also a big part of my family, so I feel the cultural connection through listening to music.

Trumpet - 57 This is a trumpet which was given to me by my grandparents. I have played the trumpet for eight years and am part of the local jazz band. My trumpet has gotten me into jazz music, opened new opportunities and influenced my music taste. I also like the material it uses and enjoy playing within a band.

Rings - 45 Rings have always been special to me since my grandmother gifted me one. Their tactile beauty, ranging from simplicity to intricate details, captivates me. Wearing them sparks my curiosity about the craftsmanship behind their creation, inviting me to explore the technical aspects of jewellery design.

Earrings - 57 Earrings and body piercings have fascinated me as dynamic expressions of fashion and self-identity. Their diverse shapes, colours, and designs ignite my curiosity, inspiring exploration of new piercing styles and creative styling possibilities. The art of selecting complementary jewellery and crafting unique combinations excites me, highlighting the creativity in stacking jewellery as a form of personal expression.

Letters - 57 Because letters are less commonly used than they used to be due to technological advancements, I feel a special connection to handwritten letters. I have been collecting them ever since I was little, and I look back at them when I come across them again. I also read the letters to recollect and look back at memories.

Keychains - 53 Keychains are common gifts people give me when they return from their trip or holiday. I can put it on my bags, keys and other objects. Each keychain has different shapes and graphic elements, which sparks my interest, and I even want to look at the location of where they got them from.

Natalie's shirt - 55

The shirt, a heartfelt gift from a friend on my eighteenth birthday, holds special significance. Its DIY-printed photo design, handmade with care, symbolises our shared passion for crafting. Inspired by my friend's love for DIY, I've embarked on a creative journey, relishing the learning process through trial and error and taking notes for future projects.

Ueno Richi book - 56

This Ueno Richi book was given to me by my great aunty. It is such an inspiring book, and I could spend a long time reviewing each page. This book is essential to me as my great aunty thought it would help me with my journey of becoming a designer. It inspires me to work harder.

Beaded necklace - 50

This handmade birthday gift from my best friend holds sentimental value as it marks the start of our shared passion for crafting beaded accessories. Each bead reflects my style, and the creative process involves thoughtful material selection. Embracing moments of indecision about bead choices adds to the joy of making.

Baseball glove - 43

This baseball glove is special to me as I used to play softball in high school. The glove used to be my father's as my family is a big baseball fan. Using his baseball glove makes me feel a connection with my family.

Spirited Away puzzle decoration - 52

Spirited Away is one of my favourite movies, and puzzles are also something I enjoy doing during my spare time. Ghibli movies are inspiring as they create a unique environment setting, graphic elements and storyline. This puzzle decoration symbolises my interest in Ghibli Studios and is a decorative piece in my room.

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Please look at my Miro board through the link attached, as everything from week 7 onwards is on the board.

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Week 6 UPDATED

Presentation Feedback

Reflections

Watching other's presentations made me realise everyone's interests are different.

Some have already joined a studio or are already out in the industry

I could've improved my presentation by doing in-depth research. I still need to research more into each creatives, creations and creative communities.

Reflection/ideation on how you might present your poster

Collage or have each object on the floor and take a photo from the bird's eye view.

Start notes for paragraphs of your essay.

I am interested in digital image making, collages and photography.

I use my own photos to create collages.

Seeing an artwork that is surreal makes me want to create something similar.

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Week 5 SDL - UPDATED

20 objects that are meaningful, why are they meaningful.

Digital camera

Canon Camera

Laptop

Printed Photos

Crochet project Monke

Keychains

Letters

Earrings

Rings

Dog plushies

Natalie's shirt

Speaker

1D CD

Crocheting needles

Ueno Richi Book

YSL Perfume

Beaded necklace

Baseball glove

Trumpet

Spirited away puzzle decoration

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Week 5 Tutorial

Materialising Pedagogies

Describe the article

Difference between talking about the process and material thinking

considering the relation within the process and understanding the value of the material.

materials as collaboration

the relationship between the process and choosing what material to use

artist and object collaboration

How does it relate to you?

As a designer, I go through the process of making something and what material to use for my project.

What is material thinking

The theory practice of material thinking

The material within the process of making

Choose one of the Creatives from the lecture and describe their material thinking?

Ezra - focuses on non-binary research. Work is poster-based, graphic, and collages. Remix the culture in art and history.

How can material thinking be seen through your own work?

Material thinking, for me, is through the process of making. I tend to decide what material to use as I am creating something.

I also look at photos of materials and see what I want to use.

How would you reference the reading from today?

APA 7

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Week 5 Lecture UPDATED

Tatiana Tavares

Marcos Steagall

David Sinfield

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Week 4 SDL UPDATED

Curiosity map

Artists in Aotearoa

Significance and how you might present them

photography

hold memories

use camera to capture the moments

pens, tapes, lettering kit, small notes/sticky notes

I collect these objects

I don't use them but I have been collecting them since I was little, so I naturally gravitate towards them whenever I go into stationary sections.

Beads

I also collect beads. Accessory-making is one of the hobbies I like to do when I have time.

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Week 4 Lecture UPDATED

Natalie Robertson

indigenous photographer

Writes journal articles, book chapters

The exhibition toured around the USA

Mark - Photographer

Photography

Lets lighting do the work

Also relates to spirituality, painting with light

Rosanna Raymond

A room full of her valuable collections

Ezra Baldwin

Non-binary identity through the work.

Poster-based work with a collage

Greek statue with a twist

Week 4 Tutorial

Find ten different examples of designers' "cabinet of curiosities."

Wendell Castle Scrapbook: 1958–1980

David Hicks Scrapbooks (Vendome)

Jason Rhoades

(Nilsen, 1995)

The Dinner Party (overview)

(Chicago, 1974-79)

The Great Sea Battles of William Schürmann [background]

(Rhoades, 1994-1997)

Raw Edges

(Mull, 2015)

Craft Morphology Flow Chart

(Kelley, 1991)

The Happy End of Franz Kafka's 'Amerika' (1994)

(Kippenberger, 1994)

REMEMBRANCE

(Yang-D’Haene, 2023)

Vaarnii at Tableau during 3 Days of Design

(Vaarnii, 2023)

Reference:

Jason Rhoades. (1994-1997). The Great Sea Battles of William Schürmann [background]. [Sculpture and Installations]. Retrieved from https://library-artstor-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/asset/LARRY_QUALLS_10310641368

Judy Chicago. (1974-79). The Dinner Party (overview). Retrieved from https://library-artstor-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/asset/AJCHICAGOIG_10313027391

Kelley, M. (1991). Craft Morphology Flow Chart. In Hammer. https://hammer.ucla.edu/take-it-or-leave-it/art/craft-morphology-flow-chart

Kippenberger, M. (1994). The Happy End of Franz Kafka’s “Amerika.” In Frieze. https://www.frieze.com/article/martin-kippenberger-2

Mull, O. (2015). Raw Edges - Make Yourself Comfortable at Chatsworth. In dezeen. https://www.dezeen.com/2015/03/25/raw-edges-endgrain-installation-chatsworth-house-make-yourself-comfortable-dye-wood-floor-sculpture-gallery/

Nilsen, F. (1995). Jason Rhoades, My Brother / Brancuzi. In artlandmagazine. https://magazine.artland.com/installation-art-top-10-artists/

Vaarnii. (2023). Vaarnii at Tableau during 3 Days of Design. In vaarnii. https://www.vaarnii.com/journal/vaarnii-at-tableau-during-3-days-of-design/

Yang-D’Haene, J. (2023). RREMEMBRANCE. In thefutureproject. https://www.thefutureperfect.com/exhibition/remembrance/

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Week 3 SDL

VIsual map of my own work

More Examples

Peter Lewis

focuses on worlds and realities

Has an interest in dreams

Recontextualising familiar images by placing them in new environments gives multiple interpretations of the significance of the work. This allows the views to intemperate in their own ways.

Another key theme within his work in layers

Jane Blackmore

Based in wellington

Inspired by views of Wellington hills and harbour

creates ethereal and emotional work with spiritual qualities

Explores the cycle of nature

gives the audience a thoughtful space for reflection

Creates a timeless artwork that looks different every time you view it.

Haegue Yang

Focuses on sensory experiences

scent, sound, light and tactility

explores materials and their power in destabilising the separation between modern and pre-modern.

various media

staged theatre pieces, paper collages, performative sculptures

different materials

clothing racks, graph paper, Venetian blinds, plastic straws

fabrics are woven, lit, torn and hung

creative exploration comes from concerns around materials with political, philosophical and emotional through historical figures and events.

the work references literature, art and political history

focuses on migration, social mobility, postcolonial migration

This leads to her work relating to geopolitical context and records, which helps us understand our time.

Teresa HR Lane

MFA from Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland in 2017.

Exhibit visual equality through her work

Disrupting the male gaze with irreverent humour

looks into people, gender and identity

Inspired by disconnected Greek ancestry, myths that are influential but also contradictory and equality/inequality

Mixed media

Which creates an ethereal view

Philipp Igumnov

Russian artist

collage, photography, illustrations

dark humour

Inspired by vintage collages

speaks about political issues

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Week 3 tutorial

Inspiration

My Work

Specific techniques and crafts

Brand design

Smith, J. C. (2006). Shibboleth Authentication Request. Login.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz. https://web-s-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=ed5d83f7-b9a7-45db-af88-c8d6935867c7%40redis

Architectural photography

Rosa, J. (1998). Architectural photography and the construction of modern architecture. History of Photography, 22(2), 99–104. https://doi.org/10.1080/03087298.1998.10443865

Street art struggles

Muttaqin, M. Z. (2023). Street Art and the Struggle for Public Space. SAUC - Street Art and Urban Creativity, 9(1), 8–11. https://doi.org/10.25765/sauc.v9i1.567

Graphic Design: Fine Art or Social Science?

Frascara, J. (1988). Shibboleth Authentication Request. Login.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz. https://www-jstor-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/stable/1511556?seq=4

Commercial art

Warren, F. (1910). Commercial Art Today: An Interesting Exhibition of Advertising Art. Arts & Decoration (1910-1918), 1(2), 79–79. https://www.jstor.org/stable/43799450

Key themes, ideas and conversations

Cameras for conservation: wildlife photography and emotional engagement with biodiversity and nature

Hanisch, E., Johnston, R., & Longnecker, N. (2019). Cameras for conservation: wildlife photography and emotional engagement with biodiversity and nature. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 24(3), 267–284. https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2019.1600206

What ugly and beautiful photographs reveal about COVID‐19 lockdown experiences, everyday aesthetics and photography aesthetics

Vissers, N., & Wagemans, J. (2022). What ugly and beautiful photographs reveal about COVID ‐19 lockdown experiences, everyday aesthetics and photography aesthetics. British Journal of Psychology, 114(2), 352–375. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjop.12624

Regaining Quality of Life Painting Pet Portraits

Fortuna, J. K. (2023). Regaining Quality of Life Painting Pet Portraits. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 11(2), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.2185

Innovations to Photovoice: Using Smartphones & Social Media.

Foster, K. A., Davis, B., & Foell, A. (2022). Innovations to Photovoice: Using Smartphones & Social Media. Urban Affairs Review, 59(5), 107808742211002. https://doi.org/10.1177/10780874221100263

A Street Scene, Japan, (pencil and watercolour)

Tyndale, & Roofe, W. F. (1943). A Street Scene, Japan, (pencil and watercolour). In credoreference. https://search.credoreference.com/articles/Qm9va0FydGljbGU6MzIwMjgyOA==?q=A%20Street%20Scene,%20Japan,%20(pencil%20and%20watercolour)

specialist subject knowledge

Blur method

Mitcheson, K. (2010). Shibboleth Authentication Request. Login.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz. https://eds-s-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/eds/detail/detail?vid=1&sid=fb224530-95d8-4618-acaf-5664e6270678%40redis&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#AN=64873788&db=vth

Colour reconstruction of underwater images

Hoth, J., & Kowalczyk, W. (2017). Colour reconstruction of underwater images. Underwater Technology, 34(2), 51–61. https://doi.org/10.3723/ut.34.051

“Stitch for Stitch, You Are Remembering”: Knitting and Crochet as Material Memorialization

Fisk, A. (2019). “Stitch for Stitch, You Are Remembering”: Knitting and Crochet as Material Memorialization. Material Religion, 15(5), 553–576. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432200.2019.1676621

Reflection in Water Drops.

Woodruff, T. W. (2010). Shibboleth Authentication Request. Login.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz. https://web-p-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/ehost/detail/detail?vid=1&sid=dd396097-2c8d-4b09-b630-d01cfa7af9db%40redis&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#AN=48963475&db=vth

The Glass (collage, gouache & pencil on paper) 

Gris, J. (1927). The Glass (collage, gouache & pencil on paper) . In credoreference. https://search.credoreference.com/articles/Qm9va0FydGljbGU6MzIwNzUyMQ==?q=The%20Glass%20(collage,%20gouache%20&%20pencil%20on%20paper)

Creatives working in the environmental, social, cultural, sub-cultural and political context

Climate Change Is A Myth! Shut Up! Just Shut Up!

Kjartan Arnorsson (Karno). (2012). Climate Change Is A Myth! Shut Up! Just Shut Up!. [Sticker]. Retrieved from https://library-artstor-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/asset/SS7730635_7730635_12095853

Ten Thousand Mandelas

Willie Cole. (5/27/1988). Ten Thousand Mandelas. [Installation]. Retrieved from https://library-artstor-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/asset/AFURNACEIG_10310797586

Exhibition: Kaleidoscope Quilts: The Art of Paula Nadelstern

Stacy C. Hollander, curator. (April 21-September 13, 2009). Exhibition: Kaleidoscope Quilts: The Art of Paula Nadelstern, installation view. Retrieved from https://library-artstor-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/asset/AAFOLKAIG_10313147179

Earth First!

(2013). Earth First!. [Sticker, Political sticker]. Retrieved from https://library-artstor-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/asset/SS7730635_7730635_10950780

Time's Up -- Environmental Education & Direct Action NYC

(2013). Time's Up -- Environmental Education & Direct Action NYC. [Sticker, Political sticker]. Retrieved from https://library-artstor-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/asset/SS7730635_7730635_10948647

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Week 3 Lecture

Broad Top Researching

Library search

Everything in the library

AUT Google Scholar

A subset of academic/scholarly writing

Grey literature

Google

Internet archives

Database

Paid work

Subject Specific Searching

Bloomsbury Design Library

Articles from design encyclopaedias, etc...

Artstor

Part of JSTOR

High-resolution images and databases from galleries

Digital NZ

NZ museum archives

Easy for multimedia

For NZ artworks

Kanopy

How to find data

How to ‘library’ -> Art & design ->Communication design

“WORD”

For specific relevant results

*WORD*

Anything related to the word

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POHEWA PAHEWA CURATORS

Desna Whaanga-Schollum

Desna Whaanga-Schollum is a chairperson at Nga Aho Maori design studio and studied Master of Science Communication (Nga Aho, n.d.). Desna connects through articulating and exploring cultural identity and is actively involved in Maori identity design.

Through design, the work talks about the engagements in governance roles and the collaborative projects branches out through to business, academics, design professions and artists to achieve changes in people, places and practices (Nga Aho, n.d.).

Tyrone Ohia

Tyrone Ohia was born in Tauranga, grew up in Whanganui, is part of the Alt Group in Auckland, and enjoys collaborative work (Universal College of Learning, n.d.). He has worked in various design studios in Wellington after graduating. His degree projects have won a Certificate of Typographic Excellence from the NY Type Directors Club (Universal College of Learning, n.d.).

He believes in good communication, looking them in the eye, listening, and learning about the topic. He believes design is for people to remind them that people should be kept at the centre of the conversation (Tyrone Ohia, 2019).

Graham Tipene

Studied Maori Art in 1996 and have continued working since then. Member of Ngā Aho (Nga Aho, n.d.-b). In 2005, he produced his first public piece. He is currently a lead artist and consultant in many objects across Tamaki.

His work is presented throughout Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland of projects led by the council, such as on the civic.

His work brings Māori kaupapa into the city environment, these including Victoria Park, Waterview Tunnel, Auckland Library and many more (Auckland Art Gallery, n.d.-a).

Johnson Witehira

Johnson Witehira is a designer, artist and a Māori and Pākehā researcher. In 2007 he completed his Masters in Graphic Design and 2013 Doctorate in Maori Visual Arts (Witehira, n.d.).

He thinks about the Māori traditions and how he could apply the knowledge to contemporary problems as a Māori artist. He believes in bringing the visual culture of Māori into all lives of Māori, and it is done through detailed consideration of the intersection of design, technology and indigenous culture.

Zoe Black

Zoe Black is a deputy director at Objectspace and leads Māori programming (Artnow, 2021). She also works with migrant communities and Moana within the kaupapa of co-leadership, focusing on community development.

References:

Artnow. (2021, November 18). Objectspace welcomes Zoe Black into the new role of Deputy Director. Artnow. https://artnow.nz/news/objectspace-welcomes-zoe-black-into-the-new-role-of-deputy-director

Auckland Art Gallery. (n.d.-a). Cultured Conversations with Graham Tipene. Auckland Art Gallery. Retrieved August 20, 2023, from https://www.aucklandartgallery.com/page/cultured-conversations-with-graham-tipene?q=%2Fpage%2Fcultured-conversations-with-graham-tipene

Nga Aho. (n.d.). Nga Aho Kaiwhakahaere Desna Whaanga-Schollum (Chairperson). Ngaaho.maori.nz. Retrieved August 20, 2023, from https://ngaaho.maori.nz/steering-committee-profile.php?mid=8&ac=srch&m=29

Nga Aho. (n.d.-b). Nga Aho Members Search Graham Tipene. Ngaaho.maori.nz. Retrieved August 20, 2023, from https://ngaaho.maori.nz/memberProfile.php?mid=342

Tyrone Ohia. (2019, January 1). Britomart. https://britomart.org/tyrone-ohia/

Universal College of Learning. (n.d.). Tyrone Ohia. Universal College of Learning. http://ucol.ac.nz/staff-and-student-profiles/tyrone-ohia

Witehira, J. (n.d.). about. Johnson Witehira. https://www.johnsonwitehira.studio/about

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Who excites you in design creative communities?

Madeleine Child

Madeleine Child's artworks are unique, which excited me as I have never seen them.

Who would you want to share a meal with

Lonnie Hutchinson

I want to discuss the socio-cultural and political opinions with her and how she uses her perspective to create her work. It's inspiring 

Who would you want to work with

Lissy Robinson-Cole

I enjoy crocheting, and I aspire to see her crotcheting work as something impactful to the community. I would like to make a difference.

Who would you want to mentor you?

Sara Hughes

Has a good use of colour. I use the same similar colours whenever I start designing something and would like to explore more.

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Madeleine Child

Madeleine Child was born in 1959 in Sydney and moved to New Zealand in 1968 (The National, n.d.). She is based in Dunedin and studied glass and ceramics in New York, London and Lisbon. Her work reminds people of the importance of bright, simple pleasers (gallery thirty three, n.d.).

She studied at Otago Polytechnic, graduated with a Ceramics Certificate in 1978, and continued to study Bachelor of Arts in Ceramics in London (Ocula, n.d.).

Reference:

gallery thirty three. (n.d.). Madeleine Child. Gallery 33 New Zealand. Retrieved August 20, 2023, from https://gallery33.co.nz/collections/madeleine-child-artist-works-for-sale

Ocula. (n.d.). Madeleine Child Biography. Ocula. https://ocula.com/artists/madeleine-child/

The National. (n.d.). Madeleine Child. The National. Retrieved August 20, 2023, from https://thenational.co.nz/artists/madeleine-child/

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Selwyn Muru

Selwyn Muru was born in Te Hapua, Tai Tokerau, in 1939 and featured in the film Runaway as an actor, adviser, art director, set builder, musician and composer (Komako, 2023). He is a Contemporary and Postwar painter (MutualArt, n.d.). Before becoming a full-time painter and a part-time tutor in 1962, he taught in schools (Komako, 2023).

His work focuses on communicating the Māori history, mythologies, stories, ongoing injustice and contemporary life (Auckland Art Gallery, n.d.-a).

Reference:

Auckland Art Gallery. (n.d.-a). Selwyn Muru. Auckland Art Gallery. Retrieved August 20, 2023, from https://www.aucklandartgallery.com/explore-art-and-ideas/artist/1270/selwyn-muru

Komako. (2023). Selwyn Frederick Muru (Herewini Murupaenga). Komako.org.nz. https://www.komako.org.nz/person/645

MutualArt. (n.d.). Selwyn Muru | 14 Artworks at Auction | MutualArt. Www.mutualart.com. Retrieved August 20, 2023, from https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Selwyn-Muru/0E7A6F13C11DE8CB

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Lonnie Hutchinson

Lonnie Hutchinson works in public and private collections around Aotearoa and internationally. These places include Britomart, Hamilton Gardens and Central Ōtautahi. Her work reflects on the ancient traditions through her cultural heritage and how colonisation affected political and personal views (Lonnie Hutchinson - Overview, n.d.). Hutchinson creates a cut-out work using vintage papers and aluminium, lack builder's paper, steel and acrylics to pinpoint an aspect of indignity within the contemporary world.

The spiritual relation to history, places, political and social issues related to the Ngāi Tahu and Samoan ancestry (Lonnie Hutchinson - Overview, n.d.).

Reference:

Lonnie Hutchinson - Overview. (n.d.). The Central. https://thecentral.co.nz/artists/lonnie-hutchinson/overview/

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Tanja McMillan (Misery)

Tanja McMillan, also known as Misery, was born in 1982 (McMillan, n.d.) and grew up in an environment with Asia-Pacific Heritage. She has always been interested in dance, art, and costumes and was the happiest when she was in her natural element of making and drawing.

Her street art started during her teen and gained the name Misery. She believes there is energy in everything and researches traditions and cultures (McMillan, n.d.). Her work is inspired by Japanese art with her own discoveries and reflections.

Reference:

McMillan, T. (n.d.). About. Tanja McMillan (Misery). Retrieved August 18, 2023, from https://www.misery.com/about