"I feel an obligation to myself to write a cohesive narrative, based in the real world, as opposed to fantasy or stream-of-consciousness stuff, so it can sometimes take a while to come up with lyrics that I can be proud of and not cringe over later," the alum shares.
Alumni Stories
The recent grad created an innovative and immersive art installation that caught the attention of Montréal-based Moment Factory, receiving this year’s award as a result.
The 2020 grad uses participatory design in order to make functional UX/UI design that gives young patients more agency.
Alum Richard Nielsen exhibits 49 of his masked selfie paintings at MASS MoCA
The artist, writer and recent ECU grad began work on the story during his studies at ECU.
The designer implements handmade design into modern aesthetics
The new grad emphasizes community practice by using reclaimed clay in performances that are collaborative with the audience
Jacquie Shaw (BDes 2014) talks about their intersectional design research and why we need more than the academic equivalent of "thoughts and prayers" when approaching intersectionality.
Vivien’s expressive paintings and sculptures showcase her interest in the festivals, folklores, and hybrid cultures of Trinidad & Tobago while addressing how the history of slavery, indentured labour, and colonialism in the Caribbean are both critiqued and celebrated through a myriad of cultural expressions.
Vincent Chorabik (BFA 2020) explores environmentalism, LGBTQ+ identity, and pride/pleasure through their work. Blurring the line and teasing apart the relationship between ‘high’ and ‘low’ art, Vincent has shifted their process to become more eco-conscious, choosing to use found materials or digital collages in lieu of traditional materials.