Frosted Diamond

Frosted Diamond is both the first show I've ever directed and the last show I'm in at my high school. Frosted Diamond is a beautiful memory play about a girl who cheats in her three relationships and ultimately finds hope in a piece of diamond that can freeze her feelings, making her complete and luminous. With my background as both an actor and an artist, I recited the show through the acting and the aesthetic, encouraging my cast to play with and react to the space they visualise with their five senses. Though I miss acting on stage, this experience is valuable in helping me see myself as an actor through my cast, and I'm really thankful for it. Until now, I've never thought about how vital a director plays in a show and how much work there is to the role. Now fingers crossed that I'll have many more shows to come in college! 

Artist Inspiration x Winter Olympics

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The Winter Olympics just ended last weekend. I didn't get a chance to watch the opening, but I found some pictures of it that were quite awe-inspiring. One scene featured light-wired human figures doing different sporting activities and was hung from the ceiling. It reminds me a lot of The People Project, which I've been continuing in the community. One difference, though, is that the Winter Olympics focus on the actions of the figure, my project focuses on the interaction between the interaction between the figure and the architecture. I particularly loved how the opening ceremony represented Russia's iconic St. Basil's Cathedral, with colorful helium inflatables. 

Humans of Emma Willard School #1

I have officially started documenting Humans of Emma Willard School. The enthusiastic response of the people in the community took me by surprise, as I gained more than 300 followers in less than a week's time.  The most challenging part so far is to know how to respond to what people say and ask questions that can deepen the conversation. Nonetheless, I'm really enjoying the process of reaching out to people and listening to their stories. Other than tightening the bonds within the community, I hope to raise the awareness of the people who are less noticed but make a huge impact on campus, for instance, Marty the Mechanic. I'm so excited to see how this project turns out!