J*Y
Hi, I'm Josiah Yu
I’ve been making art for about nine years, following whatever sparks my curiosity. In 2018, I received the Walt Disney Motif Award for child advocacy, which deepened my love for creativity and storytelling. Growing up, I was captivated by the worlds I saw on an old Sony TV—adventures with Woody and Buzz, searching for Nemo, or sailing alongside Davy Jones. Those stories made my world feel bigger and that wonder and curiosity still inspires my art. Hopefully I can to create future performances that are as immersive and alive. I’m excited to continue pursuing that passion as a committed student to Gnomon.
My art, shaped by curiosity, movement, and memory.
Portfolio
I work with all kinds of mediums, but oil and pastel are my go-tos. Over the years, I’ve also expanded into digital art, which pushed me to think differently and experiment more. I’m drawn to emotion, movement, and quiet details—most of my work comes from memory or a feeling I don’t want to lose.
Golden Li(f)e
Fitting in can lead to rejection when you're no longer true to yourself
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Life is Better as a Daydream
Daydreams protect us- portrayed by bettas to show the beauty of love before heartbreak hits
Blitz
Explored the grayscale tension between desire and fear, reflecting an emotional trap.
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Experimented with pastel techniques
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Jo and Tay
Monkey
Dead Squirrel
Smile
Sad Dog