iAcademy Confessions 3: Unofficial
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Regarding the traced mural:
I want to sincerely apologize and take full responsibility for tracing a mural I created in the past. I was already confronted about this issue last year, during the third semester, and since then, I have completely stopped tracing. Still, I believe it’s important to acknowledge my actions again with honesty and accountability.
At the time, my decision to trace came from a place of deep insecurity and self-hatred. I wanted so badly to be as good as my peers that I took a shortcut—telling myself it would help me improve faster. What started as tracing for practice slowly became an unhealthy habit, one that I used to chase the feeling of being “good enough.” It was wrong. And I take full responsibility for that.
I never expected my traced work to be chosen for a mural, but it was a requirement for one of my subjects, and I went through with it anyway. I regret that choice deeply. I understand that tracing in that context was dishonest and unfair to others, and it has weighed heavily on me ever since.
Since being confronted, I’ve made a conscious effort to change—not only as an artist, but as a person. I’ve taken down and discarded all traced artworks to start again from zero. I’m learning to value growth, patience, and authenticity over perfection. I’ve realized that art takes time, discipline, and vulnerability—none of which can be replaced by shortcuts.
I know that trust, once broken, isn’t easily rebuilt. I don’t expect people to forgive or trust me, and I accept whatever consequences come from this. I just want it to be clear that I am genuinely trying to improve, to become the kind of artist who creates from honesty, effort, and passion.
I also want to express my regret over the mural itself. Every time I see it, I’m reminded of a version of myself that I no longer want to be. I will coordinate with the school to see if it’s possible to have it removed, as I don’t wish for my mistake to continue representing something I now understand was wrong.
I am truly sorry—to those who were disappointed, to my peers who worked hard the right way, and to anyone who felt betrayed by my actions. I can’t undo what I did, but I can learn from it—and I am. I've stopped drawing entirely and focused my passions of on physical crafts that have made me a lot happier since, I've been seeing a psychiatrist for my issues mentally and for guidance on self improvement.
Also id like to kindly ask the people in my dms to stop sending me really uncomfortable and outright concerning messages due to this issue, telling me to kill myself isnt going to really help the situation.
Submitted: October 6, 2025 12:57:15 AM PST
發表於: Oct. 6, 2025, 4:09 p.m.