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The symbols chosen in my paintings are symbols that represent home and family. In the painting I included my sister and my own birth sign, this is because my sister and I have a very tight bond. The warning sign in a sign I see all the time in New Jersey and is something that reminds me of home when I look at the symbol. Lastly, I choose the color green because it is my sister favorite color, I chose a salmon type color because it represents the sunset in New Jersey, and finally the colors red and blue and color that I have lived since I was little.

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The symbols I used were the Eye of Horus, obelisk, peace sign, and smiley face. The Eye of Horus is an Ancient Egyptian symbol for power, protection, and good health. The obelisk is yet another Ancient Egyptian structure that symbolizes power. There were often hieroglyphs inscribed on obelisks, which is where I got the inspiration to paint the other symbols onto it. The peace sign is a symbol for peace, and the smiley face is a symbol for happiness, and as I like to put it, good vibes. I chose purple for the obelisk and red for the Eye of Horus because these two colors are powerful and represent the idea of power. For the peace sign I chose green because that’s a pretty chill color, and for the smiley face I chose blue. Together, these symbols are meant to represent a mix of power and positivity, which are 2 important aspects of my life.

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The symbols I used were the Eye of Horus, obelisk, peace sign, and smiley face. The Eye of Horus is an Ancient Egyptian symbol for power, protection, and good health. The obelisk is yet another Ancient Egyptian structure that symbolizes power. There were often hieroglyphs inscribed on obelisks, which is where I got the inspiration to paint the other symbols onto it. The peace sign is a symbol for peace, and the smiley face is a symbol for happiness, and as I like to put it, good vibes. I chose purple for the obelisk and red for the Eye of Horus because these two colors are powerful and represent the idea of power. For the peace sign I chose green because that’s a pretty chill color, and for the smiley face I chose blue. Together, these symbols are meant to represent a mix of power and positivity, which are 2 important aspects of my life. 

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God is My light in the Darkness - Quinn Polcari

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God is My light in the Darkness - Quinn Polcari

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I choose to do a Celtic cross because my family on my mother's side is Irish Catholic. The Celtic cross is commonly associated with Irish Catholic people. The black outline represents how darkness and evil surround us in this world and how, at times, it can feel like the only thing that happens to us. But the light coming out of the cross represents how all things are made right for those who love God and that sometimes we forget to realize that bad things happen to develop us as people and make us stronger for the future. NO matter how bad something can get, God is always with us and guides us towards and eternity in heaven alongside him and the only begotten son Jesus Christ.

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I chose the illusion triangle, a hexagon, circum pointum, and a raven which is the centerpiece of this painting. I focused on the raven because I remember learning that ravens never forget a face and combined with the circum pointum embedded in the hexagon they symbolize how remembering our history is the key to consciousness and innovation. I made the crow peak out through the illusion triangle to show that consciousness and innovation are also the key to seeing past and breaking through the illusion of situations, the falseness of facts and puncturing through to see the reality, the truth. I used a light purple to paint the hexagon because purple stands for royalty and innovation is a luxury that many people don’t have access to get or become and I used some blue in the triangle because not only is it my favorite color but it is the color of water which was a critical factor in how human history has unfolded the way it did, how the world we live in today came to be.

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In my painting, I included several symbols that are meaningful to me. In the background, I have a crescent moon which represents my love for nighttime and the fond memories made with my family and friends at the end of each day. Layered on top of this is a music note, which illustrates my love for music since birth, and the pink star on top represents the bright and bold side of my personality. Lastly, I have a hybrid of two signs - the heart and arrow is the symbol of happiness, and the hands underneath the heart are healing hands, as I want to become a doctor when I grow up. As a whole, I added a blend of vivid and soft colors to represent the mix of extrovert and introvert in my identity.

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There are three symbols/colors that hold meaning to me in my painting. The Italian flag background represents my Italian heritage. The Libra sign in the middle of the flag is my Zodiac sign (Oct. 11). It may be hard to see but the Libra sign in the middle is actually painted purple. Purple is one of my favorite colors as it is a majestic and calm color. Together these represent a small piece of me and share a little of who I am.

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In my painting, there are 4 meaningful symbols to me. The chrysanthemum, standing for joy and longevity, is also a very beautiful flower. Emeralds are my birthstone, and they represent peace, balance, and healing. The taurus symbol is my star sign, and I identify with most of the characteristics that it symbolizes- stubbornness, love of comfort, patient, and typically easygoing. I chose blue because it is known to be a very calming color, and it symbolizes reliability, which I think I have.

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In my painting I have four meaningful symbols that represent me: the Korean national flower Mugunghwa (무궁화), the treble clef, the dove, and the color purple. I drew the Korean national flower in the very front because I feel like my nationality is a big part of my identity and a part that I am very proud of. The treble clef represents my love for music and my passion, and it is the symbol that is always on my sheet music when I play the violin. The dove symbolizes my religion, as it is a symbol of peace in Christianity, and it reminds me of the story of Jesus’ baptism. The last symbol is the color purple, which I painted in the background, and I drew the color purple because it means ambitious and peaceful, which are characteristics that I think I have.

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The symbols I combined to create this final product include the Urnes Snakes, the Athenian Owl, and the Aztec vulture glyph "Cozcacuauhtli". The Urnes snakes were used in ancient Norse civilizations to symbolize flexibility, change, and fluidity. The Athenian Owl was the insignia of  the goddess Athena, and represents wisdom and intelligence, which are key values in my family. And finally, Cozcacuauhtli, the vulture. The Aztec civilization was very aware of the concept of mortality and it's effect, and the vulture symbolizes the "rebirth" of life, as a never-ending cycle.

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I used a circle, an eagle, the universal female symbol, and the queen of spades in my painting.The eagle represents power, inspiration and positivity, which are all important to me. The female symbol represents my gender expression, which is also a huge part of my identity. Finally, I chose to use the queen of spades on the eagle's wings because it represents intelligence and creativity, other characteristics I value. The circle represents compassion and wholeness, which I thought brought together the concept of my artwork. My entire painting also represents that females can be just as powerful as any other gender. I chose to use a lot of red, gold, and brown in my artwork as well, which represents love, courage, and strength.

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In my symbol painting, I contained 4 symbols, all very close to me. The evil eye is a symbol very popular in greek culture, as when you wear it around your neck or wrist it creates a form of protection against dark spirits. The moon is my favorite light in the sky and whenever it is a full moon, I feel like it doesn’t just start a new phase for itself, but also a chance to refresh for me. The scarlet tiger lily is my favorite flower, and it represents lofty ambitions, something I definitely possess. Lastly, the M letter is a symbol relating to virgo which reflects my zodiac sign. Together I feel that these symbols create a representation of me.