Photo by Makela Moline By Makela Moline My primary focus when creating art is to visit internal reflection in order to build instinctually, to ensure an accurate representation of emotion, experience, and memory. Daily, my experiences in the dream world, the real world, and the imagination are logged and researched meticulously as if I were…… Continue reading Bunny is Forever
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Immortalizing Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die
Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Ahri Vi The Old Hollywood aesthetic is one that people continue to draw inspiration from, yet none have been able to master it in the way that Lana Del Rey has. In fact, ever since the 2012 release of her second album Born to Die, Lana Del Rey’s name has…… Continue reading Immortalizing Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die
The Seven Daily Sins: Pride
Photo by Faith Jenkins By Faith Jenkins I created this piece as a part of a seven deadly sins collection. I shot the entire collection during the pandemic in the comfort of my own room and coined it the Seven Daily Sins to show how we do these “sins” almost on the daily. Each sin…… Continue reading The Seven Daily Sins: Pride
A Five Step Guide to Gorgeous
Photo by Niko Navalta By Rosie Lopolito & Niko Navalta Niko: This simple guide tells you how to get ready for a day of glam from the perspective of a selkie. Skincare has come a long way, and why should humans have all of the fun? This comic was inspired by beauty influencers and social…… Continue reading A Five Step Guide to Gorgeous
A Celebration With Friends
Photo by Erica Yab By Erica Yab I created the set in my garage over the span of two days. Everything is over the top, sparkly, girly and everything I ever dreamed of as a kid. I took reference from the teaser images and track posters for the Special Album: Hello from Park Soo-young. The Sanrio…… Continue reading A Celebration With Friends
The Problem With the Makeover Trope
Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Brigita Przybylski ** Warning: Spoilers ahead! ** A woman takes off her glasses, lets down her hair and… BOOM! Magically she’s attractive. Whenever a wardrobe montage or makeover scene comes on screen, I roll my eyes. Not only is the makeover trope in movies dated and offensive, it leads audiences…… Continue reading The Problem With the Makeover Trope
Beyond Skin Tone
Photo by Tracy Fuentes By Tracy Fuentes “I saw you playing outside, under the sun,” my mom would angrily say when she picked me up after school. I listened as she drove our red minivan home. “I told you to stay in the shade!” She would say this a couple of times a week when…… Continue reading Beyond Skin Tone
In Bloom
Photo by Ahri Vi By Ahri Vi Only recently have I been comfortable enough to call myself a late bloomer. I can confess that I used to be embarrassed to admit that– at the age of 23, I had never been in a relationship, never been asked out, or even had my first kiss. This…… Continue reading In Bloom
Alone Together
Photo by Liz Gordon By Liz Gordon For most of my life, I have sought affection from someone else. Whether it’s romantic or not, I always thought it was something only another person can provide. For some reason, I’ve been convinced I cannot provide enough care for myself in order to feel full and content.…… Continue reading Alone Together
The Talk
Photo by Tracy Fuentes By Ash Fuentes I dream of one day having a place of my own to decorate with every aesthetic that my mid-size heart desires. I’d spend money on as many nonessential homely items as I please. I already have the theme of every room picked out in my head, complete with…… Continue reading The Talk
Kindergarten 