Samples - Freelance Writing

A feature article for Bushwick Daily on clothing and jewelry brand BreadxButta. This article was based on an interview with the company's owner and lead designer, Lynsey Ayala . It discusses Ayala's life-long development as an artist, her techniques and processes, and the ways in which Brooklyn has both inspired and supported her work.

A feature article for Industry Magazine on children's tech space Pixel Academy. This article was based on an interview with the organization's special operations and founding staff member, Noah Berg. It discusses the academy's unique philosophy and programming, as well as students who have thrived there.

A review of Austrian multimedia artist Hermann Nitsch's "75th Painting Action" at Marc Straus Gallery for contemporary art blog ARTE FUSE.

A feature article for the Park Slope Reader on community-based organization Groundswell. This article was based on interviews with the organization's manager of mural operations, Amelia Calsi; teaching artist Jazmine Hayes; and youth artist Kevin Rijo. It focuses on Groundswell's Summer Leadership Institute, while discussing the organization's mural-making process and ways in which the organization fosters personal and community development.

A feature article for Eline Magazine on award-winning kompa band KLASS. This article was based on an interview with band members Jean-Hérard “Richie” Richard and Edersse "Pipo" Stanis, conducted before a show at downtown Manhattan music venue SOBs. This article also includes a couple of photos that I took at the show.