"Lifeless Currents" by Gaia Kaye | AP Drawing Gaia Kaye's work was selected for the 2024 AP Art and Design Digital Exhibit, which features exceptional artwork from AP students' final portfolios. See our story or highlight to learn more about Gaia's work. From Gaia: "For my investigation I settled on the question, how do issues with self-perception affect you emotionally, physically, and spiritually? As I came up with ideas for pieces, I sifted through all of my old work to see if anything resonated with the investigation I chose. Eventually, I settled on the concepts demonstrated in "Lifeless Currents”—a piece made almost two years before—and felt an immediate connection. My freshman year, an assignment was given to figuratively draw the meaning behind our choice of song lyrics. I chose the song "I was all over her" by Salvia Palth. This song showcases the severity of what being overwhelmed by emotion can do. Using the distressed expression, weathered appearance, and uncomfortable si...