I have learned so much about preparedness, managing time, personal stresses, and my own creativity. Overall, I have grown so much, not just this semester but throughout all of 2025. This may have been one of the most impactful years of my life. Made a curated museum of artwork on my cast with nothing else to do. This is the recreation of that museum. This semester taught me that no matter what, I will always have something to make, always something to do better, everything wi

Collins writes: "At one time, the pandemic regulated most of our social interactions to the Facebooks of the world whose platforms are all algorithmically designed to curate our media diets to represent the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of people like us. The content that our people share essentially acts as receipts of community membership, including everything from political affiliation to sports fandom. Therefore, the extent to which we are introduced to new ideas, new

I made this mixed-media piece to showcase my undying love for the Beyhive and my commitment to Beyoncé and Solange since I was a little kid. Discovering Beyoncé and then rap and hip-hop culture through Jay-Z, and the true artistry of Solange, is so much of who I am. It doesn't matter how I'm perceived to the outside world; I am a Diva, I am that girl, I am a boss, I can do whatever, even with a broken leg I can't be stopped. As Beyonce puts it "I am the Dragon Breathing Fire.

Doing research/homework online to find the truth about what is happening in our world is a risky situation. For the Culture brings up points that people are choosing to trust what is shared online over news outlets. I am not saying one is more reliable then the other but facebook web forums and online groups are not fact checked. So it is basically up to you and what you want to believe based on how it makes you feel. When government has more control over media and it is mor

The four ritualized practices of possession, exchange, grooming, and divergence are ways individuals rework meanings into their identities. As I have grown and percieved the world, one thing i decided a very long time ago was the accessories and jewelry were important. For no specific reason other then when girls and guys had jewelry that mad noise and worked to elevate their outfits I would just notice them. Those were the people that I thought stood out, and I wanted to be

COMPLEX. A company based in culture and not just a magazine but a hub for cultural curation. Collecting sneaker heads and artist fandoms into one following. People want to know what is up right now, what is hip, who is going to be the prominent artist to listen to this year? What shoe is going to be for the fashion girls, and which brand has the line of the century that we all just need? COMPLEX has the mic in hand to share all of this and more with the world, influencing you

Business leaders who are grounded in their personal beliefs not only shape the ideologies of an organization but it is those core beliefs that run an organization. The day-to-day life of employees can be dictated by the core beliefs of the organization's leaders. The narrative that a company's CEO follows and how they view the world will likely reflect on how the company operates. How employees interact with each other, who is hired, and what credentials are considered, a com

Whether adopted or inherited, identity markers become how a person presents themselves to the world; even if not realized, these markers will show through to the world subconsciously. In how we dress ourselves, and in the people we surround ourselves with. As a person's identity develops, what they choose to identify with or align themselves with may involve people rethinking their entire belief systems as new identity markers they adopt conflict with inherited beliefs, often

When his goal was just in reach, Santiago realized that the journey is as important, if not more, than the end goal. He sees that his personal legend was not to obtain physical treasures, but the journey he took to get them. And everything he learned about himself and the world along the way became treasures in their own right. I chose to draw the life cycle of a butterfly because, in a way, it has its own legend. To be a caterpillar, and to adapt and grow into a beautiful bu

In the Alchemist, the crystal merchant represents a feeling that almost everyone on earth finds themselves having. Doubt. Doubt that if they leave what they know behind, they may never see the same comfort in life again. Fear of the unknown. What lies ahead. Santiago sticks to omens the way people stick to religion and faith. The thought that something is guiding them, helping Santigo and the rest of the world to achieve their one true destiny in life, whatever that may be. S

I made this after reading part one of The Alchemist to convey that I do believe in a personal legend. Not meant to be entirely understood by those surrounding you or yourself. The world may influence you in other directions, and you can feel lost, confused, and far from what you know as home. However, the world has a path that helps you reach your goals. Even if the path may seem unagreeable at times, it is what is best for you and only you. The sacrifices we make to pursue a