FRO 14 DTF

Choosing eight images to describe myself proved to be more difficult than I originally figured it would be. However the pictures that made it into this slideshow sum up a big part of who I think I am. The old man, David Lynch, is my favorite film director and I simply love all his work. His films are unique and have surrealists themes which are quite intriguing. Embarrassingly enough, this past summer I spend quite some time watching his work or other films. Other days though, I visited the beach. When I tell people the beach is one of my favorite places, they tend to be surprised because I do not come across as having the “beachy vibe.” This summer I also made sure to stuff my face in all the food I could get my hands on at Smorgasburg. This photo of the ramen burger would one of those items. Although not as tasty as I anticipated, it was still a treat. You cannot live without food and there are no words to describe my love affair with it. I do think I can cook up something better than that burger though. Besides the aforementioned things I love, design and art are another passion of mine. In high school, I was able to take classes in product design and basic industrial design which helped me in creating my own work. One of the most revered designers of all time, Massimo Vignelli, created everything from the dinnerware in the picture to the subway map we all use today and he is a great inspiration. In addition to his work, at my favorite museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, there are a lot of pieces that have influenced me. One of the classes I took last year had me producing pieces just for fun and I continue making things that not only look interesting, but also can be used in my daily life. Another photo in this slideshow is the runway one from a Balenciaga collection and it is there because I have been interested in fashion since a very young age. Everything about it is a great way for someone to express themselves and you can really tell a lot about a person by the shoes they wear for example. The fashion industry is one I have thought about exploring, either the business or creative side, and it’s an option I am open to. Lastly, I included a picture of NYC because I have lived here my entire life and once upon a time I thought I would never leave this place but I am starting to think that these four years to come may be my last. As much as I adore this city, it can wear down a person.