Usually, my mom’s family has a gathering at one of our houses. She has thirteen cousins, which means I have a lot of cousins. I decided to draw all of…
Stay Here (Gaho)
It’s been hard for friends and families to get together for fear that we would get each other sick during this time. So, we’ve taken to technology. In this song,…
December Featured Artist: Ali Sorenson
Ali Sorenson, SWAYE Artist, created a piece called “Flames” for the SWAYE November Issue. Matthew Chen (Founder, Editor-In-Chief) interviewed Ali to learn about her artistic process, inspirations, and goals. Q.…
The Perfect Holiday Song
I decided to perform the song, “You’re mean one, Mr. Grinch,” for this project. This song has a great tune, it is funny, and you should listen to the original…
Art With A.I.
Often, what makes art, art is attributed to humanity: intent, emotion, and sheer personality. Can art exist without this humanity? Nowadays, we increasingly integrate technology into our daily lives, from…
A chat with Pierre Bernard Jr.: Graphic Designer and Fine Artist
Well known for his segment comedy segment, “Pierre Bernard’s Recliner of Rage” on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” Pierre Bernard Jr. shares his long and winding career in design, recounting…
Art in the COVID Era
Viewing and finding art during COVID-19 has been a struggle. Whether it be for the museum or the viewer, it has become increasingly difficult to visit and see the things…
What Can You Do With An Art Degree?
The first career path that comes to mind after obtaining an art degree would be to pursue professional artistry or possibly teach art. However, is this all you can do?…
Architecture vs. Construction…What’s the deal?
Most of us live in cities. We see houses, shops, and office buildings when we walk through the streets. However, are these considered architectural works? The dictionary defines architecture as…
Is Art Related to Anything Besides… Art?
Art has always been seen as its own independent category. But what if we take a deeper look into what else it does in our everyday lives? Art is in…