Another Universe
Artist: Alise
Medium: Oil Pastels
Age: 12
Country: Latvia
Another Universe
Artist: Alise
Medium: Oil Pastels
Age: 12
Country: Latvia
What Is the Story?
I am illustrating an art piece that has bright colors and looks weird because that’s my style of art. Because since I was little I was called the “weird kid” so I decided that my art shall be weird because that’s how I express myself.
Why did You Select this Story?
I selected this story because I feel like people need to know how you can change person’s perception of life when you call them names, aka some might call bullying.
Who is in Your Story?
In my story there are weird creatures or humans in a different universe that feel like they are the “weird ones” and they can all feel the same.
Where does It Take Place?
It takes place in a different universe where they all meet.
When does it Take Place?
It doesn’t have a place, it’s a blank space where there are different times in different places of paper.
What do you want to be Understood about You/Your Culture?
I want them to know how they can change a person by calling them weird, sick or any other name.
About the Artist
Family Details
My family doesn’t understand my art pieces except my grandma because she is also an artist.
My family supports my art and any path of life I take as long as it is not aimed towards my own
downfall and I don’t join a cult or something.
In What Ways is Cultural Heritage Important?
It is really important – my culture – because I don’t want to see it differently because I am really emotional about it.
Likes and Dislikes
I don’t like that I am picky eater because my parents get angry then. I like that I am considered the class artist at my school because I feel special. I like and LOVE folk dance – I was really sad at summer break because I couldn’t dance as the teacher was on vacation.
Free Time Activities
I like to talk and help. I like to draw my creatures, I like to play crossminton, I like folk dance, I like to sing in a choir.
My Role Model
My grandma inspires me because she never gave up on her dream and still makes realistic cakes and gingerbreads.
Career Goals
I want to be an art professor at a university or fancy school but first I have to go to High School of Design & Art and then continue at Academy of Arts.
