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Time Turner: A Senior 3D Layered Art Project by Saumeya Suseenthiran (2021)

For my project, I was inspired by my childhood and the magical literary world of Harry Potter. In the books and movies, specifically Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the character of Hermione uses a time turner necklace, a magical object, to take her back in time and allow her to take multiple classes at the same time, in turn, giving her more knowledge than other students. I loved this aspect of the group because it solidified Hermione's need to exceed in her education, and as a young woman reading her story, I found that very empowering. As I graduate high school, I wanted this piece to be reminiscent of my childhood, and Harry Potter was a large part of it.

I grew most in the designing process. Often I am assigned to design from my own imagination and thoughts, but with this project, I was forced to replicate something that already existed but not in the format I was going to be making it. I had to adapt to the 2D structure of the ring art template and make my design one that emulates the actual time turner to near perfection. I struggled to reach what I deemed perfect; it's a beloved childhood symbol of mine I didn't want to tarnish by creating an inaccurate design. Going from a 3D necklace to a 2D layered piece was a struggle but one I learned a great deal from. I am most proud of the final product's accuracy as I feel it emulates the actual object with as much correct detail as I could manage.

I learned through this project that I want to continue being inspired by the world around me when it comes to art, whether it is other artists, literary or otherwise, or just art I happen to see on a wall in the city I live in. This project allowed me to change my perception of other people's works and how much I can use it to inspire my own. Related website
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