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Lily Thai '27
A faceless woman in a room of South Vietnamese soldiers
2022
Graphite on Paper
By Lily Thai '27
My piece comments on the movement of youth in Mexico towards narco culture and the dire implications it has for more traditional aspects the culture.
2018
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
An exploration of nature’s healing power as an avenue for escapism and introspection.
Ballpoint and pencil on paper
Often, I find myself missing the changing of seasons. But if I just look closely, signs of autumn are all around.
2019
Nature Photography
These small paintings were quick, gestural sketches that explore the beauty of the feminine form.
Oil on canvas
In Guam, an invasive species, the rhinoceros beetle, kills many of the island’s trees. I collage over images of trees to meditate on this loss.
2020
Digital inkjet print
A self portrait done in the style of the Old Masters.
2014
Oil Paint on Canvas
This painting is in honor of Ahina and all the women that spend years wishing for a day at school.
2017
46″ x 32”
This piece explores duality in behavior: relaxing the tongue can provide a positive experience during kissing, but can prove deadly with sleep apnea. Link to Artwork
Writing
cloudy with a chance of love
Digital illustration
This piece was inspired by the many rooftop cafes and stunning views of the Bosphorus River while I was exploring Istanbul on a summer vacation.
Adobe Photoshop Illustration
These pictures were taken during a neurosurgery at Stanford’s Lucile Packard Children hospital.
Digital photography
This is a portrait of a cat whom I love and cherish.
This piece is a manifestation of the growth and maturity, both physically and mentally, found in adolescence. It mimics the flowering of youth.
Photograph of a physical collage (paper, printed image)
Not sure if this counts, but I created a Stanford logo made from many smaller photos. I can make another one, from more interesting photos.
Digital Photograph
I loved this photograph my mom took on our trip to Kenya, and I wanted to recreate the beautiful designs on the fabric here.
2016
Charcoal
A classic San Francisco house is bathed in orange light at sunset.
Oil paint on panel
*sixth photograph of Hidden Gems series
Series of Photographs
[how I avoid winter quarter: experiments with colors and a palette knife]
A reflection of my Korean heritage in the new digital age, and how technology distorts my self-perception and my relationship with my culture.
Link to Website
2021
Using alternative black and white photography techniques, I tried to illustrate the poems of the Persian poet and painter Sohrab Sepehri.
Black and White photography