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A Short Life Story: The First Taste

The First Taste by Marida Ngov

A mixtape that gave me a sense of normalcy and it's small moment in my life is forever engraved in my brain.

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Tiny Arch Gallery 003: Tomisin Oluwole

Tiny Arch Gallery 003: Tomisin Oluwole

Our third artist in our Tiny Arch Gallery is Tomisin Oluwole. Her exhibit, "Faces", is centered on the self and ideas that indirectly evoke feelings of self. It is a vibrant show that plays on different perspectives on the faces she sees. Oluwole hopes to inspire curiosity and a warm sense of familiarity with her work. I personally enjoy how lively every piece is yet each face still evokes different emotions.
 
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Mission on Reducing Waste: Part 1- Packaging

Mission on Reducing Waste: Part 1- Packaging

I will admit  the thought of tackling the waste problem sounded very intimidating. The more I learn, the more classes I took on this topic, the more I felt overwhelmed. It's easy to feel like any action will be pointless because this problem is HUGE. Yet I know this way of thinking is THE PROBLEM and I am determined to slowly commit myself one step at a time to avoid feeling crushed from reaching my goals. It won't be a perfect journey but I am enthusiastic to keep learning and keep improving. I am proud to finally start somewhere. 

My first step is to look...


Tiny Arch Gallery 002: Alyssa Jean

Tiny Arch Gallery 002: Alyssa Jean

I first met Alyssa when she was shopping at my store with her dad. They were so fun and silly together that I actually thought they were friends. Her dad told me about her work as a proud father does and from there we've been in touch. 
Her exhibition, Metanoia, launched on December 1, 2020 in our Tiny Arch Gallery. Unfortunately, we weren't able to complete this interview sooner. But better late than never? 
Alyssa Jean
M: Hello Alyssa. Are you a full time artist? What else do you do if...


Tiny Arch Gallery 001: Luis Zavala Tapia

Tiny Arch Gallery 001: Luis Zavala Tapia

We are thrilled to introduce our Tiny Arch Gallery inside our brick & mortar where we will be featuring various artist every now and then. During this uneasy time, Luis Zavala Tapia couldn't be a more perfect artist. He brings a cheerful spirit to the space with his latest work, I Always Wanted To Get Into Shape(s).