SENOIR RESIDENCY

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