My inspiration was the Yu-Gi-Oh! Franchise, specifically the GX and the 5D’s Eras. I ship the two main characters together and so I made a Quilt Square about them. They truly give me inspiration to write about them in my stories and joy in life. Jaden and Yusei are two of the most important fictional characters in my life. My purpose is to have my quilt square be a sign to others of unity and happiness.
What inspired you?
My love of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX and 5D’S…and animation.
What do you hope to achieve?
Giving other people joy.
What feeling do you want your work to produce in your audience?
Childlike Teenage Innocence, but also growing up.
Your experience.
The Project and making the quilt square was fun. I loved how we could have a little bit of freedom to sew something out of my dreams.
What did you learn about life/art/truth/community/etc. in making this project?
That Love is Love and it’s ok to love anyone as long as they treat you right.
Where/how do you see this learning in your work?
Love is a part of Humanities. It’s a part of everyday life, whether you love your pets or Family, it’s the same kind of love with fictional characters. They give me joy and happiness, even when I’m sad.
I turn on my phone and go to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links app, and go straight to the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX world, and go to the character selection, click on Jaden, and just anything that Jaden says immediately puts a smile on my face.