Emerald

Envy’s Reflection

Acrylic Paint, 9x12 Paper

In Envy’s Reflection, I explored the tension between beauty and desire through the rich depth of emerald green. Inspired by Shakespeare’s “green-eyed monster” and the Bahia emerald’s story of greed, I used layered tones of green to show how admiration can turn into obsession. The gem’s sharp edges and glowing surface symbolize wealth and temptation, while the softer background reflects the fragile balance between fascination and envy.

Fluorescent Pink

Never Mind the Neutrals

Adobe Illustrator

In Never Mind the Neutrals, I used fluorescent pink to express the rebellious energy of the 1970s punk movement. Inspired by the reading’s link between fluorescent color, artificiality, and protest, I wanted the piece to reject dullness through bold contrast and intensity. The glowing pink and sharp typography reflect how this color became a symbol of defiance, loud, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore.