Artwork Collection

Thesis - "I Need You (To Go Away)"

“I Need You (To Go Away)” focuses on the needs of individuals while illustrating the essentials of a healthy relationship. This 10 part series is my illustration thesis, created mainly with paper.

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Adequate Space
Adequate Space

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Adequate Space

The need for proper space from those close to you, based on betta fish and their need for separate or large spaces.

Constant Change
Constant Change

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Constant Change

The need for continual growth and change, and needing your partner to give you the space to do so.

Disagreements
Disagreements

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Disagreements

The need for disagreeing and coming to terms with those disagreements peacefully.

Look Out!
Look Out!

Illustration

Look Out!

The need for communication, using an example of miscommunication. The person closest to the viewer is using the scuba diving sign for "shark".

Mutual Support
Mutual Support

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Mutual Support

The need for support in relationships, based on oxpeckers protecting zebras from pests.

Reaching Out
Reaching Out

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Reaching Out

The need for intimacy. Based on being quarantined from each other during the pandemic and connecting virtually even though you’re in the same city.

Relaxed
Relaxed

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Relaxed

The need to be comfortable, relaxed, and unfiltered within relationships. Based on letting your ‘public persona’ guard down when you’re with your partner(s).

Separate Interests
Separate Interests

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Separate Interests

The need for preserving your individuality, such as having separate hobbies, especially when sharing a space.

Trust Fall
Trust Fall

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Trust Fall

The need for trust, based on the trust you put in someone else when you move for them, uprooting your life as you knew it.

Unique Care
Unique Care

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Unique Care

The need for respect of differing love languages, based on the different and specific needs of plants.

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Michael Thompson

Illustration

“My work at OCADU has gone through many phases of styles and qualities. Thankfully, all my professors through all four years encouraged me to experiment and not get stuck or satisfied with one way of...” [More]