“Whoever leads a solitary life and yet now and then feels the need for some kind of contact, whoever wishes, in view of the never-ending changes in the hour of day, in the weather, in business affairs and so forth, just to have some arm or other that he might cling to within sight, such a man will not get by for long without a window on the street.”
Franz Kafka
The Window on the Street
For the Capstone Project, I focus on street views in my daily routine. Inspired by the spirit of “Flaneur”, I am especially interested in the windows I see while walking, which create a unique space for imagination and emotional prompting. Through a series of charcoal sketching, I hope to recreate the moments of encounter and convey the subtle and somehow peculiar feeling I feel, especially the sense of dream and nostalgia. I also try to create a reflective space in my work and invite the audience to feel the inspiring moments in ordinary life.
Nuode Li is an illustrator from China. She is always eager to experiment with various media and materials to explore diverse effects. Her works are inspired by Impressionism masterpieces, Absurdism creations and pop culture, and involve a wide range of subjects including objects in everyday life and nuanced interpersonal interactions.