Arts Related Articles
Here are a collection of art and fashion related articles that I have written for The Daily.
I’ll be honest, I look amazing today
A discussion about confidence
I’ve always been told confidence is key. To find love, to get the job, to live my life to the fullest I needed this unwavering sense of confidence.
I must shove my insecurities down and exude an air of knowing, of not only myself but my place in the world, regardless of if I do. To succeed, one must fake it until they make it. And while I must admit that confidence is a powerful trait and faking it is better than drowning in insecurities, we cannot deny that those insecurities don't exist.
Photos by Lydia Ely @lydiaellene
Clothes I am bringing to the grave
I am the kind of person who has a closet stuffed to the brim — colors, patterns, silks, and knits all snuggled up against each other, begging to be worn. Marie Kondo had built her livelihood on closets like mine. But, being a deep-rooted maximalist in all senses of the word, I refuse to let items go. They act like a road map of where I have been and what I’ve worn. Unlike a true mother, though, I can admit I have favorites — pieces that I will keep with me for all of my journey.
Photos by Lydia Ely @lydiaellene
Theater review: ‘In The Heart of America,’ dir. Amanda Friou
The School of Drama puts on a poetic, intertwining play that exposes the issues within the U.S. military
The UW School of Drama’s production of “In the Heart of America” had its opening night Wednesday, March 6, at the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse.
The play was written by Obie Award-winning playwright Naomi Wallace and the production is a testament to her ability to bring awareness to issues while creating poetic and powerful entertainment.
Photo courtesy of UW School of Drama
Exhibit review: ‘Clotilde Jiménez: Apple of My Eye’
One man's experience in understanding his sexuality
Many gathered in the Jacob Lawrence Gallery for the opening of Clotilde Jiménez’s show, “Apple of My Eye,” on Thursday evening.
An exhibit dedicated to showing what it is like “loving and desiring the other sex and the same sex,” Jiménez said.
The vibrant collage pieces had a recurring theme of fruit.
Jiménez wanted to show the double entendre in which fruit appeared in his life and his relationship through his work.
Photo by Melissa Takai
It’s not you, it’s what your clothes are made of
Clothing can often be understood as a direct expression of who you are. We believe that what a person chooses to wear says a lot about them, yet we rarely think about what the clothes we wear are made of.
The fashion industry is one of the world's largest pollutants and a lot of that has to do with something called “fast fashion.”
Illustration by Abigail Dahl @abbydahll
Mirror Stage presents ‘Expand Upon: Incarceration’
A captivating and educational experience
Mirror Stage had its first of two performances in the “Expand Upon: Incarceration” series at the UW's Ethnic Cultural Theatre on Saturday evening. “Expand Upon” is a series of staged readings, in which two local playwrights create a short play from a topic selected by the community.
Photo courtesy of Elena Scotti/FUSION
Poet to the People open mic provides a safe space to be creative
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Photo by Sean Harding
Exhibit review: ‘Always, Sometimes, Never’
Tavares Strachan, a conceptual artist from the Bahamas recently had his work put on display at the Frye Art Museum to showcase his new works, in an exhibit called, “Always, Sometimes, Never.” He is currently based in New York and this is his first show in Seattle.
The exhibit expressed Strachan’s ability to work with many mediums. He focuses on the nature of invisibility, aiming to legitimize and obscure cultural histories and knowledge while also examining the relationship between art, science, and the environment.
Photo by Daniel Kim
Ways to spend your spring break in Seattle
Enjoying the city we are often too busy to see
Winter quarter is finally coming to a close and that means we get seven blissful days to recharge from finals. If you are not one of the many going on a vacation this break, you are probably wondering how to fill your time in Seattle. With no class or homework to keep you busy, you’ll probably have a ton of free time on your hands. Here is a list of five different things to do this spring break to fill your days in a city that can often drive us crazy.
Illustration by Tammy Hu