Creative Statement

My name is Chana Radensky, and I am a junior at Hunter College. My majors are history and general media studies. My work primarily focuses on narrative and explores the possibilities of both visual and textual storytelling, particularly in comic art, film, and written fiction. I believe that fiction is a reflection of reality and a great tool for education and creative expression. In my comic art and writing, I strive to tell a visually interesting story that reveals truths about human nature. My background in art provides a good foundation for learning film techniques and applying my narrative skills to filmmaking. I’m especially interested in character design and how an arresting visual can capture an audience's attention. I am attracted to simple shapes and bright colors when designing characters, while also developing complex personalities and characteristics that my audience can relate to and empathize with. I am inspired by all kinds of fiction, from video games to comics to novels. In addition I often work with fan-art and fanfiction, taking characters and stories from existing media and developing them in my personal style. What draws me most are characters that are rich with personality and human dynamics, as they show us how humans see each other and ourselves best.