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Parallel Play: Grace Mitzen & Tyler Gundrum
Join us in our Greenpoint studio on Wednesday, November 13th at 7 pm for the opening night reception of Parallel Play! This multimedia pop-up show will showcase a range of works by longtime friends Grace Mitzen and Tyler Gundrum. Though distinct in their practices, both artists share a complementary approach to creativity–rooted in the uninhibited freedom and playfulness of childhood. Parallel Play celebrates the playful spirit that emerges as friends bring their unique expressions together in a shared creative experience.
Tyler Gundrum presents a range of ceramic work from the past three years, exploring texture, form, and function through both functional and sculptural pieces. Grace Mitzen debuts a focused series where she augments printed photographs with delicate watercolor, creating dreamlike mixed-media works that blur the line between “reality” and the mystical. Together, they push themselves in their respective mediums, inviting the audience into a space where experimentation and joy take center stage.
No RSVP necessary & free entry! Viewing hours November 14 - 16 from 12 - 5pm daily.
About the Artists
Grace Mitzen is a Brooklyn-based multimedia artist working with analog photography, illustration, painting, and creative writing. Her organic and intuitive approach to her work is rooted in her practice of self-discovery and spirituality. To her, every creation comes from a place of play; letting go of what a piece “should” be, and returning to a child-like curiosity of its infinite possibilities.
Since moving to the Hudson Valley in 2021, Tyler Gundrum’s approach to ceramics has undergone a subtle, yet impactful transformation. Departing from the strictly utilitarian focus of his undergrad years, his works have leaned towards sculpture. Central to his narrative is the exploration of the passage of time and the inevitable change it brings. Each of his works reflects the nuances of aging and the relentless march of nature's cycles, inviting viewers to ponder the beauty found in the transient moments of existence and entropy.
SOMATO - Zoey Schorsch
Somato - /ˈsōmədō/ relating to the entire physical structure of an animal or human being.
Join us Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm for the opening night reception of SOMATO: a multimedia solo show featuring a collection of work by ZDS Creative Founder/Director, Zoey Schorsch! Zoey is a multidisciplinary artist working in varied mediums, including but not limited to: acrylic paint, multimedia collage, molding, embroidery, papermaking and maximalist upcycling. Though the output and materials used in her work often vary, themes focusing on the human form run consistently through her process. SOMATO will feature a range of works with themes central to the human form & female experience.
No RSVP necessary & free entry! Viewing hours December 5 - 7 from 12 - 5pm daily.
About the Artist
“After graduating with my BFA in Musical Theater from Emerson College, I decided I wanted to make art in a different way. I have drawn away from the rigorous audition schedule recently to pursue visual and multimedia art as well as start my own arts collective to give emerging artists opportunities to learn, exhibit, and create art in collaboration with a community of like minded creators. My personal mediums intertwine mold making practices, paper mache, beading/embroidery, and strategic use of light. I enjoy combining varied techniques and often find my process for creation as I go. I begin with a vision for the final output, but the journey to accomplish the piece is long and winding.”
Retrospective: Shelley Schorsch — An Artist’s Life
Multidisciplinary artist Shelley Schorsch will be showcasing a collection of her life’s work in a solo pop-up exhibition at ZDS Creative’s multimedia studio this November! Shelley’s Retrospective: An Artist’s Life will feature a curated collection of paintings, screen prints, handmade dolls & more.
Join us at our Greenpoint studio space for the opening reception of An Artist’s Life on Wednesday, November 6th at 7pm for light drinks & hors d'oeuvres, a brief talk by the curator (Founder/Director, Zoey Schorsch) & a first chance to purchase the work on display.
No RSVP necessary & FREE ENTRY!
Can’t make it to opening night? An Artist’s Life will be on view Wednesday, November 6th - Sunday, November 10th from 11am - 5pm daily. Stop by our studio space to engage with the curator & see the work. On view for 5 days only!
Pop-Up Exhibition: MUSES by Talia Smith
Brooklyn-based analog photographer & ZDS Creative Featured Artist Talia Smith will be showcasing her work in a solo pop-up exhibition at ZDS Creative’s multimedia studio this October!
MUSES will feature a collection of Smith’s intimate portraiture, spanning over 4 years of her work in analog photography—immersing viewers in a vulnerable narrative of connection and collaborative creation between photographer and subject.
Join us at our Greenpoint studio space for the opening reception of MUSES on Wednesday, October 23rd at 7pm for light drinks & hors d'oeuvres, a brief Artist Talk & a first chance to purchase the work on display.
No RSVP necessary & FREE ENTRY!
Can’t make it to opening night? MUSES will be on view Thursday, October 24th through Saturday, October 26th from 11am - 5pm daily. Stop by our studio space to engage with the featured artist & see the work. On view for 4 days only!
Vending at The Gathering in Newport
ZDS Creative is excited to announce that we will be vending during The Gathering at Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week 2024! Visit our double booth set up for both Sirene Co. and ZDS Creative’s represented artists on Friday, October 4th from 11 am - 4 pm.
Shop the latest Sirene Co. jewelry collection & our current ZDS Creative inventory at each designated booth. Browse our current collection of photo prints, screen prints, knick knacks, original paintings, upcycled clothing, reworked designer bags and more at the ZDS booth—along with brand new Car Week inspired pieces by Zoey Schorsch, Talia Smith & Grace Mitzen!
“The Gathering is a day-long bespoke luxury event at Doris Duke’s spectacular estate, Rough Point. This elite garden party offers the best food and beverages that Rhode Island and New England have to offer, as well as custom automobile marques, luxury lifestyle brands, new car unveilings, celebrities, and more! Guests will enjoy complementary food and drink while soaking in Rough Point’s sprawling iconic landscape with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.”
Tickets for The 2024 Gathering can be purchased through the button below (and the links above). Tickets are required for entry to this event.
Vending at Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
ZDS Creative is excited to announce that we will be selling work from our current inventory at Artists & Fleas Williamsburg AGAIN this weekend! Visit us at our booth on September 28th and September 29th from 11 am - 7 pm. We will be selling a collection of jewelry, up-cycled clothing, photo prints, screen prints, original paintings, and more! Shop the collection by our current represented artists, check out other vendors & shop at Regeneration just next dooor!
ZDS Creative is continuing to exhibit and sell work by emerging multimedia artists through the fall! Interested in selling with us? Send us an email through our contact page.
Vending at Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
ZDS Creative is excited to announce that we will be selling work from our current inventory at Artists & Fleas Williamsburg this fall! Visit us at our booth on September 21st and September 22nd from 11 am - 6 pm. We will be selling a collection of jewelry, up-cycled clothing, photo prints, screen prints, original paintings, and more!
ZDS Creative is continuing to exhibit and sell work by emerging multimedia artists through the fall! Interested in selling with us? Send us an email through our contact page.
Vending at NYFW
ZDS Creative is excited to announce that we will be vending during NYFW at St Paul’s Church in Chelsea this September in conjunction with fashion designer Renacio Reyes! Renacio will be showcasing their newest collection
“Aedos, The Serpent of Shame” in the Cathedral, and ZDS Creative will be showcasing the latest Sirene Co collection both pre & post-show. Visit our booth in the Cathedral’s Ballroom at 315 West 22nd Street on Tuesday, September 10th from 4:30-8 pm.
Sirene Co’s current inventory homes a necklace collection made with varying vintage charms, freshwater pearls and gold/silver closures. Sirene’s latest collection includes custom chain charm necklaces, buttons & more! Stop by our booth, visit other vendors nearby, soak in the classic NYFW aura in this beautiful Cathedral & stick around for Renacio’s runway!
For 30% OFF general admission tickets, use this promo code at checkout through Renacio’s site: SIRENECO
Bubbles & Beads
Class 2 of Bubbles & Beads with Sirene Co. is coming up! Join us Wednesday July 24th at 6pm! Make your own custom charm necklace, sip bubbly (21+) and hang with us in our studio space <3
General admission for Bubbles & Beads is $40/person.
Available materials include: freshwater pearls, ethically sourced multicolored beads, an assortment of vintage and curated charms & more. Additional materials will be made available for added cost. Admission includes all necessary materials for jewelry making as well as light refreshments.
About the Instructor:
Zoey Schorsch (she/they) is the founder of Sirene Co. and ZDS Creative. “Born and raised in New York City. Lived and learned in Newport & Boston. When I’m not making jewelry, I’m running an arts collective/creative event space from my studio in Greenpoint, BK. I’m a creative director, model and multi-disciplinary artist. I love to use my hands and to bring creative visions to life.”
Thots4Thoughts x ZDS Creative: Hottie Heartbreak
Join Thots4Thoughts at ZDS Creative’s multimedia studio Friday, July 12th from 7-10 pm for a night of curated conversations on relationship loss, intimacy and connection—and a little chisme—facilitated by Darielle Fernandez (she/they) and ramelcy uribe (she/they).
We ask that you come to this event with an item of significance for a pre-prepared heartbreak altar, your journal (crafting materials will be provided, but we encourage you to come with items familiar and comfortable to you), and ready to participate in conversations centering queer/Black and POC voices.
“In a world that hyper-fixates on romantic love, but more often than not gives us measly breadcrumbs, objectification, and heartbreak after heartbreak — there are not enough spaces for exploring hope and hopelessness in love! I am Black, Trans, non-passing, and dating fucking sucks! I don’t know what consistent and reciprocal love feels like, but I do know what it feels like to be used and fetishized. My heart has been broken by the man I loved and by the world around him. And so, I’m carving grace and community where loss has been.”
- Darielle Fernandez
Admission for this event is $5-15 on a sliding scale. Pay what you can at the door!
About the Facilitators
Darielle Fernandez (she/they) is an Afro-LatinX Trans-Femme. She works to bring healing justice spaces to the hood and its most marginalized communities. She is a sex educator, an artist, a healer, a facilitator, and a new graduate from Columbia University with a degree in African American Studies and Education. She works to show people that the hood is a beautiful and magical place full of brilliance and love. Darielle is a kink-positive trailblazer in Gender/Sexuality theory. She loves to think about sex in its most complex and raw form. Her passion is diving into the connection Black Trans-people have with horror, consent, and kinkiness. She is an engaging and funny facilitator who will leave you questioning the sex-based values you take for granted.
ramelcy uribe (she/they, ella/elle) is a youngish queer Black Dominicana from The Bronx. First and foremost, ramelcy is a sister, a daughter, a caregiver, and a fierce friend. She is also a youth worker, organizer, and certified Healing Centered Coach. She lives for curating spaces of connection, learning, and joy. No matter where they are or who she’s working with, you can count on ramelcy to invite curiosity, vulnerability and tenderness, and Black femme wisdom to the center. And can’t forget, expect to be challenged on our relationship hierarchies and compulsory monogamy! In their full-time work, they root in intersectional care logistics and healing justice frameworks to co-create and co-curate spaces that honor, deepen, and celebrate the brilliance of queer and trans, BIPOC communities. They’re a total nerd about operationalizing care in our movements and experiencing liberation in our bodies, in our lifetimes.
ZDS x Sirene Co: Bubbles & Beads
Come to our Greenpoint studio Sunday, June 23rd at 3pm for a night of jewelry making instruction in collaboration with Sirene Co’s designer and founder, Zoey Schorsch! Learn how to make your own vintage charm necklace from start to finish. Available materials include: freshwater pearls, ethically sourced multicolored beads, an assortment of vintage and curated charms, and more!
General admission for Bubbles & Beads is $40/person. Additional materials will be made available for added cost. Admission includes all necessary materials for jewelry making (closure clasps, wire, jewelry making tools, and basic beads/charms) as well as light refreshments.
About the Instructor:
Zoey Schorsch (she/they) is the founder of Sirene Co. and ZDS Creative. “Born and raised in New York City. Lived and learned in Newport & Boston. When I’m not making jewelry, I’m running an arts collective/creative event space from my studio in Greenpoint, BK. I’m a creative director, model and multi-disciplinary artist. I love to use my hands and to bring creative visions to life.”
Vending at Greenpoint Terminal Market
ZDS Creative is excited to announce that we will be vending at Greenpoint Terminal Market this summer! Visit our booth at 72 Noble Street (right near our studio building!) Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th from 11 am - 6 pm!
Shop from our collection of multi-disciplinary artists & see a wonderful assortment of various local vendors. In our current inventory, we have large-scale abstract paintings, inkjet photo & collage prints, freshwater pearl and vintage charm jewelry, ZDS Creative zipper-closure tote bags, small handmade decor/knick-knacks, and more! Stop by, grab some food truck food, visit other booths & leave our stand with some cute ZDS stickers/merch <3
Interested in selling your art with ZDS Creative at Greenpoint Terminal Market this summer?
Get in touch to learn how you can be a part of our first outdoor vending experience!
Screening: Love Lies Bleeding
OPEN STUDIO NIGHT
MAY 16 / SCREENING: LOVE LIES BLEEDING
Join us Thursday May 16th from 6:30-10:30 pm for a screening of Love Lies Bleeding, wine (21+) and light snacks.
Doors open at 6:30, screening begins at 7!
Bring your muscles & mullets to our Greenpoint studio, swoon over Katy O'Brian & Kristen Stewart with us and drink til we run out. Stick around after for chats after the movie <3
NO RSVP NECESSARY!. PAY AT THE DOOR, OR ADD TO CART BELOW!
Admission for screening is $10/person. Admission includes unlimited drinks and snacks (until we run out!)
“From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.”
Crafts & Drafts
CRAFTS & DRAFTS
MAY 5 / SIPPING, CRAFTING & RECYCLED CAN DECORATING
Join us for Crafts & Drafts: a night of IPAs, paper collaging, and recycled can crafting. Sponsored by Radiant Pig Beer!
Come to our Greenpoint studio Sunday, May 5th from 6-9 pm to make paper-based collages, decorate recycled IPA cans, and sip on Radiant Pig Juniors until we run out! Leave with the art you make & a new friend <3
NO RSVP NECESSARY! PAY AT THE DOOR, OR ADD TO CART BELOW!
Admission for Crafts & Drafts is $15/person. Admission includes refreshments, light snacks and all necessary crafting materials for collaging and recycled can decorating.
ABOUT RADIANT PIG
“‘Radiant’ is inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat, who was dubbed the ‘Radiant Child’ by art critic Rene Ricard. Pig is an acronym that stands for ‘people in gastropubs’, a nod to our customers and anyone else who shares a love for craft beer.
Radiant Pig creates innovative, high-quality brews with colorful names and labels reminiscent of the street art found throughout NYC.”
DISCLAIMER: All purchasable ZDS Creative event tickets are non-refundable after initial purchase is made. Please reach out to us via the information on our contact page if you have any questions/concerns.
LDY Collective x ZDS Creative: Speed Networking
Join us Sunday, April 28th from 6-8:30pm for a night of spontaneous connection, sips and snacks! Doors open at 6pm, event starts promptly at 7pm—no late exceptions made!
Wear your best spring picnic outfit to our Greenpoint studio and let us introduce you to an amazing group of women, trans and non-binary creatives with interests in film and photography.*
Admission for Speed Networking is $15/person. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served throughout the night (until we run out <3).
Event Breakdown:
Please come prepared to discuss your past work and share a project you are hoping to lead in the future. There will be two rounds of networking, outlined as follows:
Round 1: One-on-one discussions
Round 2: Group discussions with like-minded creatives that LDY x ZDS will pair you with
RSVP encouraged! Pay below, or at the door:
*This networking event in conjunction with LDY Collective is intended to connect creatives who identify as female, transgender, non-binary, or genderfluid. ZDS Creative events are geared towards all genders & identities and work to promote an inclusive space for all. If you have any questions about this event or other events please reach out through the contact page.
DISCLAIMER: All purchasable ZDS Creative event tickets are non-refundable after initial purchase is made. Please reach out to us via the information on our contact page if you have any questions/concerns.
Embroidery, Beading & Sewing with Renacio Reyes
Join us Wednesday, April 17th from 6:30-9 pm at our Greenpoint studio for a Multimedia Masterclass on all things beading, embroidery and hand crafting lead by local fashion designer Renacio Reyes!
In this 2.5-hour introductory class, students will learn how to create their own handmade art piece embellished with beads and embroidery that can be easily converted into a pillow, pocket square, coin purse, wall art—or whatever your creative mind desires! All necessary materials and instruction to complete the piece will be provided along with light snacks and refreshments.
RSVP NECESSARY! CAPPED @ 8 PEOPLE.
Admission for this class is $75/person. Admission includes all necessary materials (fabrics, embellishments, sewing materials, textile tools, etc.) and light refreshments during the class session.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
My name is Renacio and I am your Teacher for everything Fashion! My experience comes from: A BFA from UNT in Fashion Design, Couture techniques certificate from the Paris American Academy in France and years working in the industry. I have shown collections under my own label for New York Fashion Week 4 times and Paris Fashion Week twice. My skills range from sewing, pattern making, draping, couture hand techniques, beading, show production and much more. While we learn together the ins & outs of fashion design, I will be happy to help you take on personal projects step by step. I will make sure that you leave confident with your new skills and ready to take flight and tackle your own garments!
DISCLAIMER: All purchasable ZDS Creative event tickets are non-refundable after initial purchase is made. Please reach out to us via the information on our contact page if you have any questions/concerns.
STONED: A Bedazzling Masterclass with Lucas Oakley
Join us Saturday, April 13th at our Greenpoint studio from 4-7:30 pm for STONED: A Bedazzling Masterclass with Lucas Oakley!
In this 3.5-hour single-session class, students will have the opportunity to learn the ins & outs of bedazzlement from a true rhinestoning master. Students will learn all skills necessary to bedazzle anything their heart desires. They will gain a firm understanding of what imagery works best for rhinestoning, be familiarized with and gain experience using all of the tools necessary for rhinestoning, learn Lucas Oakley’s trade secrets to creating successful rhinestone masterpieces, be thoroughly entertained & have fun along the way! After an introduction to materials & methods for stoning, students will have the opportunity to create their very own custom rhinestoned shirt from start to finish. All materials will be provided. All you have to bring is a positive attitude, a smile—and, if you’d like some brownie points, an apple for Professor Oakley (super extra gold star bonus if it’s an apple computer, phone, or tablet).
RSVP NECESSARY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR DESIRED T-SHIRT SIZE AT CHECKOUT.
Admission for this class is $75/person. Admission includes all necessary materials (shirt, stencil, rhinestones) and light drinks during the class session.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Lucas Oakley is an artist, designer, entertainer, singer, dancer, actor, comedian, clown, unregistered nurse, housekeeper and Dance Dance Revolution master. CEO and Creative Director of his namesake brand Lucas Oakley, he is constantly pushing the boundaries of art, fashion & design. Oakley’s work focuses on pop culture, consumerism, advertising, technology, social media and flaming homosexuality. Employing high-camp and sharp-witted concepts, Oakley creates a compelling multiverse of madness, disrupting the current fashion climate that, all too often, takes itself WAY too seriously.
DISCLAIMER: All purchasable ZDS Creative event tickets are non-refundable after initial purchase is made. Please reach out to us via the information on our contact page if you have any questions/concerns.
Screening: Poor Things
OPEN STUDIO NIGHT
MAR. 27 / SCREENING: POOR THINGS
Join us Wednesday, March 27th from 6:30-10:30pm for a screening of Poor Things, wine and light snacks!
Doors open at 6:30, screening begins at 7:30! Stick around after for chats and sips!
Wear your period drama best, puffiest sleeves and longest hair to our Greenpoint studio and help us celebrate Women’s History Month (and the formidable genius that is Academy Award Winner, Emma Stone <3).
NO RSVP NECESSARY/NO ADVANCE TICKETING. PAY AT THE DOOR, OR ADD TO CART BELOW!
Admission for screening is $10/person. Admission includes unlimited drinks and snacks (until we run out!)
“From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.”
Open Studio — Mini Portrait Sessions
OPEN STUDIO: MINI PORTRAIT SESSIONS
Join us at our Greenpoint studio for a day of Mini Portrait Sessions with Photographer/Assistant Director of the Collective, Talia Smith. Movement direction and styling assistance will be given by Collective Director, Zoey Schorsch. Please arrive to your scheduled time slot with styling/hair/makeup ready or near-ready. We will not be offering full styling services during mini portrait sessions.
3-5 edited images from your session will be delivered to you within 1 week of the event.
Available time slots are 20 minutes on the hour from 12pm -5pm.
This event is capped at 15 people. Ticket purchase necessary for entry.
Open Studio — Wine + Valentines
OPEN STUDIO NIGHT
FEB. 9 / WINE + VALENTINES
Join ZDS Creative at our studio in Greenpoint, BK for a night of sips, snacks, and Valentine’s Day collaging.
Be a part of our first open studio night of 2024! Leave with your very own handmade collage, give it to a lover/friend/bestie, and meet new and emerging artists + art lovers from the area.
Doors open at 8 pm!
NO RSVP NECESSARY/NO ADVANCE TICKETS
Admission for Wine + Valentines is $30/person.
Pay at the door! Cash/Card Accepted. No Venmo </3
A Focus on the Feminine: Part 2
Exhibiting Artists:
Talia Smith - Photography and Mixed
Anna Letson- Ceramics
Zoey Schorsch- Mixed Media
Lily Grace- Photography
Samantha DeMaryela- Mixed Media
Mnatalla Eldaas- Written Word
Shelley Schorsch- Mixed Media
Alisa Harvey- Illustration and Animation
Joy Chen- Paint
Erin Sara Haas- Paint and Pencil
Following the Newport Art Museum exhibition, A Focus on the Feminine continues to empower and uplift emerging female and non-binary artists in a new setting. Set in the vibrant Nolita neighborhood of New York City, an open gallery space welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the expanded exhibition. Our NYC location offers visitors an immersive experience, allowing them to mingle with exhibiting artists, gain access to exclusive one-off prints, and purchase limited edition ZDS Creative merchandise from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. daily. Musical performances by emerging NYC-based artists and daily complimentary happy hours will accompany the second leg of the exhibit each night of the week.
Performing Artists:
Opening Night, Dec. 13th 7-8: Emily Scialdone, @mle.scialdone
RSVP: https://www.etell.com/hUBQnl (RSVP CLOSED.)
Dec. 14th, 7-8: Jess Yaffa, @byjessyaffa
RSVP: https://www.etell.com/swUGj8 (RSVP CLOSED.)
Dec. 15th, 7-8: Everything Omega, @everythingomega
RSVP: https://www.etell.com/alEYZe
Dec. 16th, 7-8: MER, @mermarcum
RSVP: https://www.etell.com/l3zEyo
Dec. 17th, 7-8: Owings, @owings.mp3
RSVP: https://www.etell.com/iAWCkB
Dec. 18th, 6-7: Dennis Dizon, @dennisdzon
Thank you to all our sponsors for making this event possible.
A Focus on the Feminine: Part 1
Immerse yourself in a powerful narrative of female excellence and ingenuity: A Focus on the Feminine is a groundbreaking exhibition that celebrates emerging female and non-binary artists. Be the first to experience the ZDS Creative curated traveling works at the Newport Art Museum during Audrain Car Week 2023. Step into a world where diverse artworks—paintings, photographs, sculptures, written word projections and more—showcase the talent and unique perspectives of featured artists.
Engage with exhibiting artists and enjoy a complimentary cocktail hour on opening night, Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m. in the John N.A Griswold House.
RSVP is required for opening night ceremony entry.
Exhibiting Artists:
Talia Smith - Photography and Mixed Media
Anna Letson- Ceramics
Zoey Schorsch- Mixed Media
Lily Grace- Photography
Samantha DeMaryela- Mixed Media
Mnatalla Eldaas- Written Word
Shelley Schorsch- Mixed Media
Alisa Harvey- Illustration and Animation
Joy Chen- Paint