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CSRE 2024 @malavika.kannan
A contrast between the cold, grayish tones of the subject and the warmer ones of the koi around her as they mesh together following the fish’s flow.
2021
Oil Paint on Canvas
Location: East Asia Library
Digital Illustration
San Francisco at dusk is illuminated by pinpoints of light on the distant hills.
2022
Oil paint on panel
Girl meets whale.
2017
A medium exploration of painting on windows screens.
2018
window screens, oil paint
“David” is a 3D bust loosely based on Michelangelo’s piece of the same name. Inspired by the music video of “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits.
Blender 3D Render
This piece grapples with the difficulty of forgiveness. Opposing forces compete: luminosity and shadow, serenity and grief, redemption and regression.
Oil on canvas
[how I avoid winter quarter: experiments with colors and a palette knife]
Inspired by a trip to explore the nature preserves in Mass Landing, CA, this art showcases two curlew birds looking for food in the shallow waters.
Watercolor and Pencil
Video edited from found footage reflecting on the repetition, absurdity, and futility of everyday life. Duration: 05:05
Link to Website
Video Art
Body painting is used to simulate the patient-doctor relationship. Imagery is inspired by anatomy and the model’s bodily experiences.
2020
Body Paint on Skin
I have a series of three paintings showing scenes from 3 places here in USA which caught my eye.
Watercolor
Moving away from home in a new country has given me independence, and also comes with its responsibilities. This piece was an outburst of this feeling Link to Artwork
2023
Poetry
Inspired by the works of Nina Katchadourian, this piece uses materials scavenged from the Stanford campus to explore the definition of “city.”
Paper Maps on Cardboard
How do you heal after being discarded?
Acrylic on Canvas
Shriram California photos
2019
Digital photographs
I painted one piece for each type of binaural beat to test the hypothesis, “distinct beat = distinct effect.” Conclusion? It didn’t really pan out.
Watercolor on Paper
A wristwatch lies across a keyboard, the numbers juxtaposing the letters and a soft, glowing gleam reflecting across its surface.
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
This painting was an exercise to try and use simple, yet bold brushstrokes to capture the essence of the moment.
Oil paint on canvas
A sculpture paying homage to the queer community and culture. Delicate like a flower, yet distinct like an explosion. Trans bodies at the center.
Wood Sculpture