I Became A Renowned Genius At My Arts High School - Chapter 193
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Episode 193. New Friends (3)
Art is another language.
A mysterious language that can express oneself, things, and emotions.
Painting, music, dance, architecture… … .
Artists are people who find their own language and find great joy in communicating with others through it.
But just as we don’t always find every conversation interesting, artists’ unique language isn’t always appealing.
Although they appear to be inclusive, when artists with more demanding tastes than anyone else meet their own kind, their standards tend to get higher.
So the outcome is always one of two things.
Either create awesome synergy or perish together.
It was the same that day.
“… … .”
“… … .”
I thought that even college student meetings wouldn’t be this awkward.
Jacqueline’s rookies and Sasha’s rookies. A total of fourteen people were sitting across from each other at a long table.
It was a conference room prepared by Sasha, and since we had to decide on a partner right away, we decided to start by introducing each other’s portfolios through presentations.
This is a place where you can easily choose a partner to collaborate with by understanding their style.
But it was not easy to see the work first and then judge it before even making a statement.
Besides, they didn’t like each other’s first impressions.
A subtle tension and atmosphere of restraint hung in the air.
“If that’s the future of fashion, I’ll close my eyes early and have no regrets about life.”
One of Jacqueline’s new recruits whispered in a low voice.
Across from him sat a designer with wild dreadlocks, a flowing dress that resembled a tablecloth, and tattooed arms.
The whispering figure muttered that he could see the results of his design just by looking at his appearance, and that if he were to become his partner, he would have no choice but to decorate the showroom entirely in black.
The designers’ outfits were certainly unique.
From piercing addicts who want to count the number of nostrils you have, even if they don’t have dreadlocks, to men in low-cut dresses and heavy makeup, to rocker-style women who keep mumbling incantations.
They were all noisy, as if they had contracted a fatal disease.
Jacqueline’s newcomers were also people with the same style, but when you look at them in person, they were extremely ordinary.
Su-hyeon, wearing a baggy hoodie and jeans, looked like an alien.
But that was only the position and feeling of the rookies on Jacqueline’s side, and it was something that needed to be heard from the rookies on Sasha’s side as well.
They also didn’t look kindly on Jacqueline’s newcomers.
“What kind of art can people do if they don’t even know how to express themselves properly?”
“This cheap perfume smells, who is it? Please don’t call it body odor. It makes me want to cry.”
I was starting to worry that if something went wrong and someone failed to control the volume, a fight would break out.
“Nice to meet you all.”
A representative from Shasha’s side came hurriedly into the conference room.
“You all know there’s not much time left until the show, and you all know what needs to be done, right?”
The person in charge continued speaking immediately after asking the question, as if he had not intended to hear an answer.
“First, I will show you the portfolios of the new Sasha artists and sketches of the costumes that will be presented at the show. I will go through them in numerical order, so J-House artists, please remember the numbers that you like.”
And the manager gave the designers another quick glance.
“Once your portfolios are all revealed, the works of J-House artists will be introduced in the same way. Likewise, you just need to remember the numbers of artists you like.”
Remember the number you like? This is like a college student meeting, isn’t it?
Soo-hyun swallowed the laughter that was about to burst out.
It seemed like the process would proceed by looking at all the portfolios, writing down the number they liked, and then matching the person they both chose first.
It was a classic, but appropriate selection method.
Creative workers cannot 100% trust and create synergy with a partner assigned to them.
If conflict is going to arise while working on a project, it would be better to weigh each person’s choices to reduce dissatisfaction.
As Soo-hyun was understanding Sha-sha’s way of proceeding, the lights in the conference room went out and then the projector made a startup sound.
Pabat.
The large screen in the front lit up and the works of Shasha designers were revealed one by one.
***
“Not bad.”
After all the portfolios were revealed, the atmosphere in the conference room became more relaxed than before.
The misconception about designers who are new and desperately trying to stand out was largely alleviated upon seeing their portfolios.
Even Sasha’s designers, who had been sighing at the arrival of the New York country bumpkins, smoothed out the wrinkles between their eyebrows.
“Even though she’s a newbie, she has the Jacqueline Premium.”
“Yeah. You’re so lively.”
Designers and writers nod their heads, deciding to accept the situation to some extent.
The person in charge seemed not to care much about such disturbances or changes, and urged everyone on.
“Don’t even think about getting close to each other. Your emotions aren’t enough to pour into your work. Now, let’s vote right away. Write your name and number on a piece of paper, and then write the number of the artist or designer you want to collaborate with from 1 to 7 below. Do you understand?”
Things went as Soo-hyeon had expected.
However, some inexperienced people blinked as they could not understand the person in charge’s quick explanation, but the smart people sitting next to them supplemented the explanation, reducing the waste of time.
Swish swish. Swish swish.
After thinking for a moment, the fourteen people wrote their names and numbers on a piece of paper, and then began to write down the numbers of the works they liked one by one.
Su-hyeon also had some concerns about who to choose.
‘My favorite designs are number 3 and 5. But, am I right in choosing those?’
A design that follows the classic Sasha design while adding a twist.
Lines and colors that don’t catch your eye right away, but keep coming to mind.
A design that feels luxurious and classy, but also has a youthful sensibility.
That was exactly what Soo-hyun felt in numbers 3 and 5.
So I thought it would match my work, which expresses deep emotions.
However, if you want to get noticed, putting similar things together is not a good choice.
‘Just as complementary colors are the most intense, it may be better to choose a style that is the opposite of your own.’
If that’s the case, the answer was already set.
‘Number 2.’
Su-hyeon wrinkled her nose slightly.
In fact, designer number 2 had a design that had its own charm, but it made you wonder if it was really Shasha.
A new design that completely erases the existing Sasha. It is so bold that it feels like a work of a completely different category.
Honestly, I was surprised that Shasha kept such a designer.
Even if they are a new designer, if they are an affiliated designer, they will at least ask that they maintain the brand identity.
And Soo-hyun looked around Shasha’s designers once again.
Who among these is it? The person who made this design.
Judging by his appearance, he looked like the most bad-looking guy with dreadlocks and maybe a dress.
Even if you only look at the work and work on it, will it be easy to exchange opinions?
ha.
A sigh escaped Soo-Hyeon’s mouth without her knowing.
however.
I have to see the work. It was interesting not only for the possibility of creating synergy, but also just as a work in itself.
I don’t know much about fashion, and I don’t know much about Sasha’s vibe, but I do feel drawn to it.
Su-hyeon soon decided on the answer.
Number 2.
Su-hyeon, who had filled in the number 2 in the first place, filled in all the numbers in the blank spaces without hesitation from then on.
After a while.
“That’s ridiculous.”
“oh my god.”
“Nice to meet you. If this is fate, I guess I have to accept it.”
“Today is the day my life began to turn into a tragedy.”
As the person in charge announced the results, the conference room erupted with screams, groans, and sighs.
“Can you please pay more attention to your outfits while we work? Let’s avoid smothering each other’s inspiration.”
“If you take off your makeup, I’ll consider it. After all, I’m the one who’s going to see your face with makeup on, not you.”
Designers and writers dissing each other like hip-hop warriors.
Ironically, many people ended up matching with the person they gave the lowest score to on their first impression.
The man with the dreadlocks was paired with the writer he most hated, and Michael was paired with the man in the dress.
Su-hyeon looked a little bewildered.
Was my prediction wrong?
Looking at the designs, I thought those two were the most promising.
The person in charge called the numbers of the writers and designers who had been chosen as partners one by one to confirm their names, but number 2 had not been called yet.
It was fortunate that he had escaped the most fearsome looking opponent, but since it was unknown whether the second designer had also chosen Soo-hyun as his number one choice, Soo-hyun was waiting for her turn, a little nervous.
And again.
“Writer number 3 and designer number 6.”
“Writer number 1 and designer number 7.”
“Writer number 6 and designer number 1.”
Three more couples have been matched up, leaving only two teams remaining.
Gulp.
Su-hyeon swallowed without realizing it.
Now the odds are 50/50.
Only designers 2 and 3 remain. 2, whose style is in conflict with yours, or 3, who has the same determination?
If number 2 had chosen him, then their goals would be clear, so it was certain that the work would be ignited.
Even if it matches number 3, it wouldn’t be too bad.
We’ll just have to think about how to solve the boredom caused by similarity.
That was the moment when Soo-Hyeon was feeling anxious.
“With writer number 5.”
The person in charge called Soo-hyun’s number.
“Designer number 2.”
Su-hyeon became convinced that designer number 2 had also chosen her.
Suddenly.
Su-hyeon got up from her seat.
Swish.
At the other table, someone stood up. A designer in a skinny leather outfit that made you wonder how she got it on and off.
however.
“I’m sorry, but I’m not designer number 2.”
The designer in leather asked Soo-hyun for understanding.
“yes?”
Not only Soo-hyun, but all of Jacqueline’s new writers had question marks on their faces.
“Well, he’s a shy guy, so he asked me to vote for him. He’s not good at standing in front of other people. Oh, don’t misunderstand. He came into the room for a moment when we were showing the portfolios earlier. He handed me a piece of paper with the numbers on it, and I voted for him. I also got permission from the person in charge.”
The person in charge nodded with an awkward smile, suggesting that it was something they had discussed among themselves.
“Well, it doesn’t matter. I just have to work.”
Now that I think about it, I think I heard the conference room door slightly open and close while I was looking at the portfolio.
I thought the staff were preparing something, but it turns out one of them was designer number 2.
“So, where is he now?”
When Soo-hyeon asked, the man in leather clothes nodded.
“I’ll be nearby. I’ll show you around.”
Su-hyeon got up as instructed, and the person in charge nodded.
“Now, it’s your time. Please talk carefully with your partners about how you will decorate the show.”
Soo-hyun and the man in leather clothes left, and the others moved to a small conference room where they could have a meeting with their partners.
The person left alone muttered in a low voice as he gathered his belongings and ballots.
“Things are going well.”
The person in charge snickers.
It was questionable and interesting at the same time that designer number 5 Su-hyeon, who had received a lot of attention from designers, chose designer number 2, who was completely out of the interest of designers.
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