I took these photos back in 2014 for a class project. They were the beginning of my self-shoot projects. The goal was to find an artists' series to emulate and make it your own. So I chose Carrie Mae Weems's The Kitchen Table Series. Obviously, this was my college life. Alcohol, studying, music, friends, and one hell of an emotional rollercoaster.
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I was so impressed by her fierceness and courage. Discovering her made me want to accomplish more with my art. So I chose to celebrate with a piece of art that always reminds me of how great I am.
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