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Shelley Yang, 12, My Room - Perspective Sketch, 9 x 12 in - pencil I created a 9 x 12-inch pencil drawing in a 2-point perspective, depicting a small living room. This was my initial vision for "My Room." Although it drew inspiration from my physical bedroom, this design leans towards idealization rather than realism. One notable difference is the size and proportions of the room, which deviate significantly from a standard bedroom, making it much smaller and taller. Furthermore, the elements within the room, including the windows, bookshelves, walls, and sofa bed, deviate from the style of my real physical bedroom. The plushies on the sofa bed were inspired by mokke, characters from my favorite show, Toilet Bound Hanako-kun.

The “My Room” project reflects my physical bedroom, creative journey, and myself. I’ve had the same bedroom for 14 years, yet the inside changes to reflect my evolution from a child to my late teens. The multiple mediums of “My Room” help depict this. As a child, I practiced drawing, first in pencil and later in pen and markers. As a teenager, I dabbled in 3D art, such as sculpture and ceramics. As an upperclassman in high school, I taught myself Blender and 3D modeling. The diverse versions through the mediums show the different phases of my artistic journey.

However, some elements remain constant in the project – the pink walls, night table, and bed. These essentials within “My Room” symbolize my core identity. Signifying that even as I grow, at the core, I am myself. “My Room” is a testament to my personal growth, creative journey, and identity. It’s a reminder that, no matter how much I change and mature, I will always be myself.