About the Artist:
Natalie Yu constantly strives to improve her artistic abilities to create effective work while spreading her passion for art. Although skilled in multiple mediums, Natalie continues to experiment with new mediums, such as digital art and animation, and different art styles like the use of inverted color.
Skilled in traditional art, Natalie is able to replicate what she sees in front of her like in a still life. However, she is currently shaping her pieces based on certain phrases or words and interpreting them in ways most generally would not have thought at first. In doing so, Natalie is able to create a portfolio that speaks to her and explore the world around her in an abstract, nonlinear manner.
Awards & Exhibitions:
April 2018 Imagination Celebration Exhibition, South Coast Plaza — Certificate of Appreciation
March 2019 Fine Arts Week, Portola High School — Honorary Mention Ribbon
April 2019 Irvine Fine Arts Center Exhibition — High School Student Artist
May 2019 Portola High School Visual Arts Department — Portola High School Excellence Award
May 2019 Imagination Celebration Exhibition, South Coast Plaza — Certificate of Appreciation
February 2020 Fine Arts Week, Portola High School — Honorary Mention Ribbon
March 2020 Irvine Fine Arts Center Exhibition — High School Student Artist
January 2021 OC Register Artist of the Year Nomination, OC Register — Handcrafted Visual Arts
February 2021 Virtual Art Show, Portola High School — AP Studio Student Artist
April 2021 Fine Arts Week, Portola High School Exhibition — High School Student Artist
April 2021 Irvine Fine Arts Center Virtual Exhibition — High School Student Artist
Activities & Other:
March 2019 Fine Arts Week Set-up, Portola High School — Curator
January 2020 Newspaper Featured Cover Art — Portola Pilot, January Issue
February 2020 Fine Arts Week Set-up, Portola High School — Period Lead
February 2020 Fine Arts Week Installation, Portola High School — Designer, Painter, and Assembler of Interactive Installation
September 2020 - June 2021 Visual Arts Board, Portola High School — Goalkeeper/Member
September 2020 - PRESENT Crossroads Initiative (Organization), Portola High School — Graphic Designer/Animator
January 2021 Article Feature — Portola Pilot, January Issue
April 2021 2021 Fine Arts Week Sweatshirt, Portola High School — Designer