Simone T. Huynh

Project Rewind: Ver 2025

A picturesque illustration featuring a wall filled with paintings and a young woman with white hair observing the paintings, illuminated by a beam of warm golden sunlight
A sombre picturesque illustration featuring a wall filled with paintings and a young woman with black hair observing the paintings, barely illuminated by a beam of pale moonlight
A picturesque illustration featuring a wall filled with paintings and a young woman with white hair observing the paintings, illuminated by moody sunset lighting through a window out of view
A picturesque illustration featuring a wall filled with paintings and a young woman with white hair observing the paintings, illuminated by moody sunset lighting through a window out of view, unwarped background version
A picturesque illustration featuring a wall filled with paintings
A picturesque illustration featuring young woman with white hair observing the shadows of paintings
Photo of a young woman with her back to the camera, looking up and pretending to observe the window in front of her

About Project Rewind

Inspired by the “Art versus Artist” trend, wherein artists create a collage featuring themselves and the art they make. I’ve challenged myself every year since 2021 to reflect on the work I’ve done and what I accomplished before the new year comes.

Starting in November, I look back at what I've accomplished in the last 12 months and begin assembling all the works into one grand showcase. I call this process and the resulting artwork of summarising my year in art "Project Rewind".

Stats and Fun Facts

The 2025 version (Version 4) of Project Rewind showcases over 30 unique works.

The first version of Project Rewind only featured 9 works. The second featured 16, nearly double the previous year.

Ver 4 was the first installment to have two unique versions. The original day version painted with golden sunlight, and the more enigmatic night version painted with pale moonlight and a different character looking up at the paintings.

A picturesque illustration featuring a wall filled with paintings and a young woman with white hair observing the paintings, illuminated by a beam of warm golden sunlight
Version 4 (2025)

Why I Do It

Project Rewind has helped me refine my artistic and design skills as I evaluate which pieces to include and how to arrange them. It has taught me discipline and helped motivate me to create more and better works. And knowing I will want to have art for the next version keeps me accountable to what I committed to the previous year.

A picturesque illustration featuring a wall filled with paintings and a young woman with long brown hair admiring them
Version 2 (2022)

Challenges of Project Rewind

The discipline of completing this challenge during the busy holiday season has only held me back once. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2023 version of Project Rewind was never completed.

Because of the “lost year” I have become even more determined to complete Project Rewind every year in the future.

I’ve gained valuable insights into time management, adaptability, and the importance of resilience during challenging periods because of the lost year. These lessons have strengthened my resolve and sharpened my abilities with even greater focus and determination.