Raquel Lake is a multifaceted creative force, renowned as an author, screenwriter, and filmmaker. Over the past several years, she has immersed herself in the realms of writing, directing, and producing, dedicating her efforts to crafting compelling narratives that resonate with profound significance. Beyond the camera, Raquel channels her creativity into the realms of short fiction and poetry, showcasing her versatility in storytelling. In 2017, Raquel marked a significant milestone by self-publishing her debut book, "Love Poetry," a testament to her literary prowess.
Being a person born and raised in Vietnam, who also studied in Russia and lived in the US, has given me the opportunity to live and travel through numerous countries and be exposed to multiple cultures. I started painting when I was a little girl. My passion for art truly came to life in 2001 when I moved to Moscow to study industrial design. Seven years in school with lessons in paintings, graphics, sculpture, photography… sowed in me a love for arts and rendered arts a part of my life. In 2010, my family and I moved to the US to settle down in Washington D.C.
Kelci Tillman is an artist and writer living in Baltimore, MD. Kelci Tillman studied Graphic Design at Academy of Art University from 2012-2015, but realized that she wanted to explore different mediums and the freedom of not being behind a computer. She graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree and began freelancing and honing in on more illustrative work. Since then, Tillman has explored drawing, painting, and writing as her main mediums. Tillman debuted her first paintings at a solo show, Freakbanana, at Wet City Brewing during Artscape in 2019.
Marilyn Hucek - I Tried (Official Video)
The official music video for the song "I Tried" by Marilyn Hucek.
Year: 2023
Marilyn Hucek is an American-Chilean indie pop artist and singer-songwriter born in Washington D.C. From a young age, Marilyn wrote songs instinctively before learning piano and guitar. Her journey as an artist was deeply influenced by her late father’s battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s. In his honor, she wrote a special song, ‘Memories’, that became her debut single, marking the start of her full-time music career.
Emelie A Glessner is a Sweden born, America made, fine art painter, and mother of three. She moved to the United States in her early twenties for college, and ended up spending close to a decade in Southern California. Introductory art classes at the school exposed her to different tools, mediums, and techniques, some of which she further explored, independently for years to come, while taking every opportunity to learn more, and to grow as an artist.
Artist Bio & Statement for PLATFORM
Melvin Nesbitt Jr.
Artist Bio