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    "JHÍN, Force-to-Flow"
    (Alfred University, 2024) "Johnson, Amanei"; "McMahon, Stephanie"
    "[Excerpt] ‘Force-to-flow’ is an interdependent relationship highlighting methods of accumulating artistic research for my artwork. Force in this context can be defined as the moments in my practice where I demand and exert energy—exerting force to attain resource material and disciplined routine. This can be demonstrated through reading books and visiting art institutions. Flow in this dichotomy is defined as the moments where I allow creative spontaneity to create moments of intrigue. This is experienced by “loafing and inviting the soul”, where I allow the flow state of existing to take over—for example, a conversation with a random stranger, or resting contemplations while on a train. These experiences are a part of my creative process, where I document inside handmade sketchbooks. I advance my larger painting projects by harnessing ideas from these documentations whose themes gradually interconnect, weaving together topics of American street culture, creative apparel, and spirituality. These elements are produced through acts of intuition and research."