getting to know the graduates
Graduating Student: Nadia Martinez (W 22)
In my quest for perfection and control, I found imperfection and embraced change in the process. My journey started and ended with the material while positioning myself in my work.
How did VCFA change your approach to thinking about your studio practice and your community at home?
To be more intentional, research more and ask more questions.
What was on your play list during your time at VCFA?
1st Semester: Rising Strong by Brene Brown
2nd Semester: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
3rd Semester: Together by Vivek Murthy
4th Semester: Think Again by Adam Grant
What, or who, should you like to be – if not yourself?
A nicer and kinder version of myself.
Tori JD (W 22)
Student Jessica Oleksy (S 23) and Artist-Mentor Ghazaleh Avarzamani