A Quiet Week, A Sculpture Assignment, and A Lot on My Mind

This week at school was quiet—too quiet. The mood across campus shifted after the announcement of the former president’s death. It felt like everything slowed down. Some classes didn’t even hold, and those of us who showed up just moved through the day quietly. You could feel the silence.

In the middle of that stillness, we were given a life study assignment. This time, instead of the usual sketch or figure drawing, I chose to explore something different—abstract sculpture. It was part of our schoolwork, yes, but for me, it became more than just an assignment.

As I worked on the forms, I wasn’t thinking about making anything realistic. I just let my emotions guide my hands. The mood around me—calm, heavy, thoughtful—somehow made its way into the shapes I was creating.

Even though the school felt dry and almost empty, being in that space gave me a quiet moment to focus and reflect. Sometimes the best art comes from moments like this—when everything around you slows down and you just create from within.

The piece might have started as a class task, but in the end, it helped me process the mood of the week. That’s what I love about art—it turns even assignments into something personal and meaningful.