SCYAJ

SCYAJ Art Portfolio

3-Dimensional

Using height, width, and depth to occupy physical space using miniature dioramas, 3D-printed sculptures, and mixed media.
Three squares each represent the lower, middle, and upper class. Each neighborhood is decorated to reflect the corresponding economic status.
Redlining - Mixed Media, 2024, 3 x 9" inches

Redlining

Mixed Media, 2024, 3 x 9″ inches

A miniature diorama that portrays how formerly lawful redlining policies used systemic racism to create barriers for building generational wealth, and to keep families in poverty within the same area.

Three interconnected neighborhoods represent the lower, middle, and upper class. No human subjects are shown so viewers can draw from their personal experiences, and biases to reflect on which communities would be affected by redlining.

Phoenix Arm Brace

Vegetable Leather, Waxed Polyester Cord, 2026, 11″ x 7″ x .25″ inches

A leather arm brace featuring a phoenix, and flame design with dark green stitching. Using traditional leatherworking techniques such as embossing, and saddle-stitching, the arm guard is dampened with water before stamps are used to create a raised or recessed design.

The front of a leather arm brace with straps on the side, and a phoenix design embossed on the front/top. Green cord is stitched around the leather.
Phoenix Arm Guard - Front, Vegetable Leather, Waxed Polyester Cord, 2026, 11" x 7" x .25" inches
The back of a leather arm brace with straps on the side, and a phoenix design embossed on the front/top. Green cord is stitched around the leather.
Phoenix Arm Guard - Back, Vegetable Leather, Waxed Polyester Cord, 2026, 11" x 7" x .25" inches
A clasped leather arm brace with straps on the side, and a phoenix design embossed on the front/top. Green cord is stitched around the leather.
Phoenix Arm Guard - Clasped, Vegetable Leather, Waxed Polyester Cord, 2026, 11" x 7" x .25" inches

Just Desserts

Mixed Media, 2025, Various Sizes

A series of 9 desserts made out of polymer clay, and 3D printed plastic filament that features cakes, chocolate, cookies, and ice cream among other goodies.

9 miniature desserts consisting of pies, cookies, cupcakes, ice cream, and milkshakes on a pink wooden container.
Just Desserts, Polymer Clay, 2025
A miniature french silk pie made of polymer clay.
Just Desserts - French Silk Pie, Polymer Clay, 2025
A miniature vanilla cupcake with sprinkles made of polymer clay.
Just Desserts - Cupcake, Polymer Clay, 2025
A miniature diorama of the exterior of a dagashi, or a retro Japanese shop selling cheap candy, and toys.
Dagashi Shop - Store Front, Multi Media

Dagashi Shop

Mixed Media, 2023, 7 x 7.25 x 6″

Based on Dagashiya, or penny stores, they’re a nostalgic part of Japan’s Post World War II history. Cheap candy, toys, drinks, and manga make up the store’s inventory. 

The roof is removable, allowing the viewer to see both the interior, and exterior environments. The store is filled with references to various Japanese media, food, and culture.

A miniature diorama of the interior of a dagashi, or a retro Japanese shop selling cheap candy, and toys.
Dagashi Shop - Interior 2, Mixed Media
A miniature diorama of the interior of a dagashi, or a retro Japanese shop selling cheap candy, and toys.
Dagashi Shop - Interior 3, Mixed Media

The Loft House

Mixed Media, 2023, 7 x 7.25 x 6″

This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom loft gets plenty of sunshine for its plants, and cat to bathe in. It features a state of the art media center, and nostalgic Easter eggs for the viewer to find.

 

A miniature diorama of a loft apartment. Details of the media center.
The Loft House - Living Room, Mixed Media
A miniature diorama of a loft apartment. Details of the couch, and table.
The Loft House - Living Room 2, Mixed Media
A miniature diorama of a loft apartment. Details of the bathroom.
The Loft House - Bathroom, Mixed Media