Throughout Michael Jackson’s adult life, he was criticized and abused for the way he represented himself by the media… It was only after his mega rise to stardom from Thriller where this painful story began. 16”x22”. Digital. January 2019. Beyoncé, praised like a god throughout life makes it hard to live a normal life. 12”x17”. Digital. March 2019. From fame, Lady Gaga has had difficulty distinguishing her identity to her image implying the complexity of isolating to two in the public eye. 11”x17”. Digital. March 2019. Illustrates the invasion of Justin Bieber’s private life from fame implying the media’s negligence of personal space. 12”x17”. Digital. February 2019. Death from fame. 9”x14”. Digital. November 2018. Overtly criticized suggesting the media influences Taylor Swift’s reputation. 15”x22”. Digital. November 2018. Dissociation of self to character implying Jim Carrey lost himself from trying to be something for the world. 14”x19”. Digital. November 2018. Fall of Kanye West’s identity in result of his ego from fame. 12” x 18” Digital. February 2019. Through a dream-like lens, “Fame” explores the dangers of stardom questioning the impact media’s influence has on a stars identity… it’s in this reality where anxieties become magnified by a mysterious force that lurks within their surroundings…. Close FAME “Fame” explores the dangers of stardom questioning the impact media’s influence has on a stars identity… Amanda Arlotta ↗ ..... www.amandaarlotta.com ↗ ..... www.instagram.com/amandaarlotta @ ..... artist@amandaarlotta.com 2019 Alice Huang Angelica Legaspi