“The Lost Files,” is an ode to the feeling of release. It is composed of images from Fall 2017 through Summer 2020, shot on various film cameras. I edited the compilation in this way so that certain moments would feel fleeting while others would compound, similar to the way I process memory and time.
Read MoreIf I learned anything at UNC, it’s that my sense of place hinges on the people who bring them to life for me. The relationships I formed over the years transcended the limitations I felt during quarantine as they became songs, feelings, colors, memories. Over the summer, I took the time to reflect on the past before moving forward with the next chapter. The following is a collection of stories and thoughts about the people who made Chapel Hill a place I was so fortunate to call home.
Read MoreEn este proyecto investigué el papel que juegan las empresas latinas en este proceso de latinización. Quería entender mejor como estos sitios podrían facilitar discusiones entre el mundo anglosajón y el mundo latino para reconocer semejanzas, apoderar diferencias, y promover un sentido de comunidad. Para lograr esto, acumulé varias fotografías de unos sitios en Chapel Hill y Carrboro que representan el impacto de la cultura latina en esta área de Carolina del Norte.
Read MoreThese “hand pictures” are so much more than just mere photographs. When I see them, I not only remember how incredible these places are, but what they made me feel and what I learned from them. These images have become the purest way for me to remind myself that no matter where I am, I am a part of the natural ebb and flow of life.
Read More“Sustainable fashion looks a little different for everyone. Simply though, sustainability is the new paradigm of fashion. The industry as a whole is changing, consumers are changing. Although just the start, we, the fashion industry and its consumers, are making the transition,” said Russler. “But now, the question is: is it happening fast enough?”
Read More“Coming of Age,” as a genre, has been incredibly important for contextualizing my lived experiences. In this project, I take quotes from films, books, and songs that helped me make sense of the changes happening around me. The images are divided into five sections that represent the different parts of my own process: end of an era, new beginnings, awake, a work in progress, and youthful brashness.
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A collection of images and stories about my relationships to place and the people who bring them to life for me.
Read MoreLessons like these allow me to look back on 2016 and smile. I smile because when I asked myself “Where will I be in a year?” 365 days ago, I would have never imagined being where I am today. I experienced more than ever, felt more than ever, smiled more than ever, and laughed more than ever. For that, I am forever grateful.
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