Weave (2026)
This work examines the unique shapes woven in traditional West African textile, Kente. It utilizes the unique shape that the lights create on the side of the building as well as the textured wall to create a larger than life "living" fabric.
Site-specific installation on the side of Norris Cinematic Theater on USC Campus. Made in Blender Greasepencil and TouchDesigner.
2-13-26,
Norris Cinematic Theater at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Norris Cinematic Theater at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Scarification (2026)
Animation projection mapped on a paper-mache sculpture inspired by traditional Yoruban wooden masks. This piece cycles through scarification practices found in that region.
Made with Blender Greasepencil, After Effects and TouchDesigner.
3-13-26, Included in the Cinematic Objects and Alternative Screens Group Exhibition in SCA Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Permeation (2026)
A 3-minute immersive installation exploring lifespans; the ripples and rot of the day-to-day reflect our every actions that spreads outwards and leads to the next.
Created by Judy Zhao, Emily Perez-Kowalski and Oak Bediako
Made with Blender, After Effects, Premiere and TouchDesigner.
4-23-26 and 4-30-26, Included in the Concrete Oasis 3.0 Exhibition at the Grand LA, Los Angeles, CA
Arts Bridging the Gap: Mural Training Program (2025)
Exploration
Before sketching any ideas, I stepped into classrooms where students embodied seasons, weather and elements through movement. Their interpretations of nature showed me how children make sense of experiences too big for language. Being fully present with them allowed me to observe their motions which shaped the tone of the mural.
Research
The design became a combo of movement, community history and natural cycles. Incorporating references to local tiles from the Pasadena–Altadena landscape helped ground the piece. My goal was to create a mural that allowed children to participate joyfully while representing the strength and interconnectedness of their community.
Designed by Oak Bediako and Ruby Kontos
Scanlon Mural Project (2021)
Origins
Working on the Scanlon Playground mural was my introduction to creating public art with a purpose beyond myself. As students from Bensalem High School and Mastery Charter Lenfest Campus collaborated, I learned how murals can transform a simple street into a community mural. Even in the early planning stages, I could feel how art could bring people together, especially in a neighborhood that wanted color and care in the spaces where kids play.
Forming the Image
The design grew from conversations, sketches and what we learned on site. I pulled flowers and the palette from a sign posted near the play area. Its bold, welcoming colors felt familiar to the neighborhood, so it was adopted for the mural! From there it was series of experimenting and iterating
