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Natalie sits down with Gear Up Grad Coach, Kendrick Wright to talk about the benefits of the When I See Myself, I See project. When I See Myself, I See…, is a powerful portrait series by acclaimed...
When I See Myself, I See...
When I See Myself, I See…, is a powerful portrait series by acclaimed storyteller and visual artist Natalie Daise. The exhibition highlights the creativity, dreams and lived experiences of 21 Voorhees University GEAR UP students. Daise interviewed students at South Carolina middle schools to learn about their hopes, dreams, aspirations and fears. The resulting portraits capture their stories and highlight the impact of the GEAR UP program to inspire imagination, creativity and dialogue around the challenges and opportunities facing youth today.
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When I See Myself, I See photographer, Vanessa Greene, talks with Natalie about why they chose 8th graders to participate in this project.
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Natalie talks with Aysiah, a basketball player who made varsity in 7th grade and wants to be a pediatrician when she grows up.
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Natalie sits down with When I See Myself I See project photographer, Vanessa Greene to talk about her lifelong love of photography and the impact she hopes her work will make on the world. When I See...
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Natalie talks with Paul, a confident young man who champions family legacy, connections, and self-determination. When I See Myself, I See…, is a powerful portrait series by acclaimed storyteller and...
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Natalie interviews Ta'Mauri, an artist who dreams of animating his original drawings of Miles and Sarah, a close-knit of a lion family. When I See Myself, I See…, is a powerful portrait series by...
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Natalie and Vanessa muse about what it means to be creative catalysts and how their drive to inspire others to create, has fueled their own artistic journeys. When I See Myself, I See…, is a powerful...