Harry Gu - Creative Designer & Developer

Drawing

Victory", Graphite on Paper, 2022.4
24 in * 18 in

I name this "Victory", because I think true victory comes from peace, not war.

Inspired by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, I decided to do anti-war drawings for my final project during the 2022 spring semester. However, this drawing is not just a protest against this specific conflict, but all forms of unjust warfare.

This drawing was exhibited at ArtPrize 2023 and selected by Cultivate Art Magazine, which can be seen here.

“Gaia”, Graphite & Color Pencil on Paper, 2023.4
22 in * 25 in

This is about non-violence movements.

In this drawing, She chose to use a non-violent way against violence. She was not even wearing any protection. She died. But her blood became a waterfall and nourished a beautiful landscape.

This drawing is partially inspired by a picture of Gaia from a Greek mythology book, that Gaia’s body becomes mountains and rivers. It’s also inspired by several historical events as well.

“Prostitute Rehab Meets Two Israeli Spies”, White cCharcoal on Black paper, 2023.4
18 in * 24 in

However the cultural context is not the ancient middle east, but modern China instead.

Unnamed, Graphite on Paper, 2022.4
18 in x 24 in

Unnamed, Charcoal on Paper, 2022.4
18 in x 24 in

"Aaron's Rifle", Graphite on Paper, 2022.4
18 in x 24 in

Equality, Graphite on Paper, 2023.12
18 in x 24 in

Drawing

“Prostitute Rehab Meets Two Israeli Spies”, White Charcoal on Black Paper, 2023.4
18 in * 24 in

However the cultural context is not the ancient middle east, but modern China instead.

Unnamed, Graphite on Paper, 2022.4
18 in x 24 in

Unnamed, Charcoal on Paper, 2022.4
18 in x 24 in

"Aaron's Rifle", Graphite on Paper, 2022.4
18 in x 24 in

Equality, Graphite on Paper, 2023.12
18 in x 24 in

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