Cynthia ____ Portfolio
CONTENTS Photography Vancouver Portland Vietnam South Korea
Design and Construction Studies Traditional Hanok Handmade Canvas Backpack Chiffon Blouse
Potraiture and Painting
Photography
My first thoughtful photographs were created with my first point-and-shoot at the age of 17 (2008). Since then my experiences havev encompassed film and digital SLRs, editing, film developing, and darkroom printing.
Above: Waterfront Station Terminal, 2013 Right: The Redeveloped Woodward’s (Henriquez Partners), 2013
Multnomah Falls Observation Viewpoint Oregon 2012
Above: Multnomah Falls Park Oregon, 2012 Below: Self-Portrait, Lynn Canyon Park, 2012
Vietnam
May of 2013 took me to North Vietnam in search of novel experiences far from my hometown of Vancouver. I enjoyed a fantastic sunset on a two-day boat tour of Halong Bay (above), and was guided by members of the Hmong Leng tribe on a three-day trek through the rice-paddy-engraved mountains of Sapa (right).
Straw-roof chogajip hanok in Hahoe Village, Andong, South Korea. 2014
South Korea
A study of traditional hanok design
Functional benefits of extended eaves in summer (left)vs winter (right)
Preliminary study of hanok components, built using nailless joinery. Rafters, gable, beams,
hanji
paper walls, stone foundation layout
Perspective drawing of a simple hanok, showing beam placement
Canvas Backpack
I received a sewing machine three years ago and have been designing and creating garments from scratch. This is the first backpack I have made, using canvas, scrap cotton pieces for the accent colour, and a repurposed belt. Completed November 2014.
Construction diagram
Panels before sewing and assembly
Chiffon Blouse
The soft, light fabric inspired a soft silhouette, with sheer layers that accented the translucent texture of the chiffon. I constructed the piece at a length that allowed it to be tucked in for an accented waistline. The shoulders and back panel provide structure to the overall form. Completed February 2013.
Brainstorming variations on front and back designs of blouse
Final design plan
Portraiture
Left: Portrait of Ignacio Marker on bristol, 2014 Bottom: Portrait of Stephanie Marker on Bristol, 2014
Above: Portrait of Medusa Ballpoint on newsprint, collage 2010
Still life study. Acrylic on canvas paper, 2011.
Painting
Experimental composition in the Art Deco style Graphite, mascara, plant-oil based lip gloss with silica particles 2011