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Ciara Pape
Quinsigamond Community College, 2025, Graphic Design
Mothers Day
collage, mixed media
18″ x 24″
2024
This piece depicts my near-death experience which occurred on Mothers day a few years ago. I was beaten and strangled on the sidewalk by a man, after my friend called me to come give her a ride. My soul floating and looking down at my body below. People watched as I was fighting to stay alive. The artwork captures the haunting sense of being both present and removed. It serves as a reflection on trauma, and the transformation that arises from confronting death.
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Ciara Pape
Quinsigamond Community College, 2025, Graphic Design
REFLECT
mixed media, collage
16″ x 20″
2024
This piece shows the relationship between reflection, both literal and metaphorical, and the serenity that can be found in water. The bathtub serves as a space of introspection, where the individual can step away from the chaos of the world and engage in a moment of deep self-awareness. It is important that in times of uncertainty we give ourselves self-care.
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Ciara Pape
Nostalgia
acrylic on canvas
8″ x 8″
2024
Vintage 90’s Troll dolls bring forth a wave of nostalgia with their wild hair and quirky expressions, reminding us of carefree childhood days filled with imaginative play. Their colorful, rubbery bodies and oversized eyes capture a whimsical charm that transports us back to simpler times. These iconic figures symbolize a beloved era of childhood innocence and creativity. With the everyday hustle and bustle of adulthood, remind yourself to take a deep breath and to take it easy. Don’t ever forget your inner child.
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Ciara Pape
Quinsigamond Community College, 2025, Graphic Design
Frog Still Life
digital
26″ x 26″
2023
Ciara Pape
Quinsigamond Community College, 2025, Graphic Design
Penelope
colored pencil on paper
6″ x 7″
2022
Ciara Pape
Quinsigamond Community College, 2025, Graphic Design
Nap In The Forest
black marker and pens
11″ x 14″
2022
I found my inspiration for this piece when I visited Sitting Bull Falls in New Mexico, while living and traveling cross country in my vehicle.
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A Fearless Woman
acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
2024
My painting reflects on my own inner struggles of being a woman. From being diagnosed with endometriosis, to mistreatment and assault. There is a lot of pain that I have endured. To me, the uterus represents fortitude. Women, as a collective, face societal pressures, physical pain from menstruation and childbirth, and as in my case, a misunderstood and often misdiagnosed disease. I wanted to convey womanhood and personal identity through this piece. The glowing monochromatic red in the uterus holds strength. Contrasted with the monochromatic blue in the self-portrait represents a sense of isolation yet calmness.
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