The Art Institute of Tucson

Glady Faith Abcede

Designers Statement
Some people are trapped in a world of grey monotony, trudging on with bleak outlooks on life. However, just a dash of color can brighten up their days. This image is supposed to evoke the feeling that even though your surroundings may be dreary, something small can instill optimism in you. A small dose of art can still add a warm glow to your life and help you overcome the dark aspects of the world.

I wish to venture into this field because I want to spark feeling in other people. A story that heads straight for the heart can give people hope and the inspiration to revisit their childhood dreams. Pictures have the ability to softly tug at those heartstrings as well, perhaps even more so. My dearest wish is to be able to touch people with art and to make them feel things that they’d thought they’d forgotten in their childhood days. I want to find ways to show people what being human really means by touching their hearts.




Local First Place Winners 2008

The Art Institute of Atlanta
The Art Institute of Colorado
The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles
The Art Institute of California - Orange County
The Art Institute of California - Sacramento
The Art Institute of California - San Diego
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
The Art Institute of Charlotte
The Art Institute of Charlston
The Art Institute of Dallas
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
The Art Institute of Houston
The Art Institute of Indianapolis
The Art Institute of Jacksonville
The Art Institute of Las Vegas
The Art Institutes International Minnesota
The Art Institute of Michigan