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A NEW DIMENSION TO CREATIVITY
TOMI OYEDEJI-OLANIYAN
ON COSPLAY
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Tomi Oyedeji-Olaniyan used the time in isolation to produce breathtaking, transformational content revolving around the practice of cosplay. She defines cosplay as “dressing up and truly becoming a specific character for a few hours.” From Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender, to Ladybug from Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, to even original characters inspired by the art and iconic style of Tim Burton, Tomi does a fantastic job of emulating these characters through.... Read More
LATESHIA PETERS
In the summer of 2020, Lateshia Peters purchased their first film camera at a local thrift store in their area. This began their journey of exploring and practicing the art of film photography. Lateshia’s inspiration for beginning this journey stemmed from seeing a tweet of somebody doing the exact same thing. Thus, their summer was dedicated to crafting a phenomenal digital portfolio that showcased their creative works, titled Extra Lenz. This five-week project conceptualized by Lateshia consisted of... Read More
ON PHOTOGRAPHY
ALEX ALBRECHT
ON MUSIC & SINGING/SONGWRITING
Alex Albrecht is an incredibly gifted student at Claremont McKenna College. With an EP and two singles available to stream on multiple streaming platforms, Alex is an extremely talented musician who writes and performs his own songs. His amazing work can be... Read More
ISABELLE JIA
ON CROCHETING & FASHION
When Isabella Jia found herself back at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, she dedicated her time to finally pursuing a long held interest in fashion design and specifically crocheting. Using a combination of video tutorials, friends with parallel interests, advice from family members, and a substantial amount of experimentation through trial and error, Isabelle successfully designed and created several, astounding articles of clothing. Selected as a 2020-2021 Passion Project grant recipient hosted through the Gould Center, Isabelle spent her winter break learning to sew and crochet in order to create pieces inspired and in honor of the women in her family including her mother and both of her... Read More
SPENCER TAYLOR
ON BUSINESS & START-UP MANAGEMENT
The pandemic has brought about changes in unexpected times. Upon being sent home due to COVID-19 regulations in the spring of 2020, Spencer dedicated his time to a mission he truly believed in. He shifted his creativity to channeling it into expediting a business venture in Switzerland focused on the positive health benefits of CBD. He is doing incredible work in Europe and you can find out more about his company and mission.... Read More
SABRINA STONE
ON ANIMATICS & DIGITAL ART
Throughout the pandemic, my choice outlet of escapism was animatics. These are digital storyboards that are drawn alongside audio, almost like a rough animation. I’ve loved creating them since I was in middle school but in the pandemic, I began sharing them online. Somehow, they gained traction and millions of people began to see them on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. Because of this recognition, I was able to.... Read More
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