Profiles in Art is a series in which we interview female/feminist creatives, academics, social activists about what it is really like working in creative fields, as well as their personal and professional journeys and reflections.
Michelle Li is a NYC-based costume designer for the screen and stage. You can see her latest work in the film Chaperone recently premiered at the Sundance Film festival and her website here. We sat down to talk to her about her personal and professional journey.
Anna Lustberg is a New York City-based illustrator and creative entrepreneur who draws playful, relatable vignettes of everyday life. Ranging from simple one-panel comics to illustrations full of detail, the style and subject matter of her work are inspired by both her recent experiences and memories from growing up in the 90’s. She is the […]Read Post ›
Our Profiles interviewees have been busy creating things that you can enjoy from the safety and comfort of your own home. Here’s what some of our favorites have been up to.
This past summer I sat down with scenic designer Derek McLane to discuss the inner workings of his craft and his journey navigating the industry. He is the mastermind behind Hairspray Live!, Broadway’s current smash hit Moulin Rouge, and many other award-winning productions. You can see more of his work on his website. Interview conducted […]Read Post ›
Julia is a game designer based in London. She is currently working on her Master’s in Computational Arts at Goldsmiths University. Her background is in computer science and comics and illustration. She has made a variety of web-based interactive narratives, although she is now currently focused on making physical and tactile game narratives using microcontrollers, […]Read Post ›
Julia Powell is a Cambridge-based painter who left her job at a top law firm to pursue her creative passion for painting. You may have seen her work on her popular Instagram page, which features her adorable dog Ella, or on the set of various television episodes. You can explore more of her watercolor and […]Read Post ›
One of the region’s best-known television journalists with more than 30 years of local and national award-winning service to local viewers, Sarah Wallace is a member of NBC 4 New York’s investigative unit, the NBC 4 I-Team. In addition to earning 16 Emmy Awards for journalistic excellence, Wallace has been recognized with the prestigious George […]Read Post ›
Mari Andrew is a Manhattan-based illustrator and writer. Her watercolors are short pieces of visual poetry that have touched the hearts of many. Mari’s book “Am I There Yet?: The Loop-de-loop, Zigzagging Journey to Adulthood” was release this past spring and is already a New York Times Best-Seller. You can find more of her work on […]Read Post ›
Domee Shi and Becky Neiman-Cobb are the Director and Producer pair behind Pixar’s latest animated short film, Bao. Both Domee and Becky have been at Pixar for several years, but this is the first time they are stepping into their respective roles for this particular project. Becky is a photographer and has worked on several […]Read Post ›
Kimberly M. Wang is a veteran television Director and Producer who has since pivoted into brand-storytelling photography. Based in New York City, Kimberly creates photo-based feature stories for magazines and other publications. These stories often feature prominent creatives and artists at the top of their fields. She also creates portraiture and video content for entrepreneurs […]Read Post ›
The Female Gaze 