Qingxin Zhao: Crushed

Clive is a young man who fell in love. He first met his boyfriend, Grey, at a restaurant; their eyes kept on drifting towards each other’s. Even though this was Clive’s first encounter with love, he felt the spark and knew what it meant. Grey was his first crush. Grey also noticed the spark between … Read more

Francesca Nicole: Missing

The past few years have been a trying time for Elena.  I have seen her doubt herself, struggle to see her wonderful qualities but I’ve also seen her be unfairly underappreciated by people in her life.  Last Spring she took the opportunity to get away, study abroad in Dublin where ultimately she found herself.  Her … Read more

Monika Haebich: Concept Ads

Posted on February 1, 2015, by Monika Haebich Often in the advertising industry, menswear is portrayed in the context of extreme, “macho” masculinity: Shirtless, tanned, oiled and built men frequently pose in advertisements, and male models are often featured in ways that confirm a view of masculinity as the equation to and promotion of danger, … Read more

The Philo Project: Interpretations of Erotica

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Jennie Shapira MISPLACEMENT For me, eroticism tickles the uncomfortable; it’s the delicate play of contrasting feelings of ease and unease. It’s the product of a dichotomy between overt sexuality and something that both pushes you back and draws you in. What defines erotic as erotic is precisely this interaction. … Read more

Jared Sobel: Bright Line Accessories

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Jared Sobel BRIGHT LINE ACCESSORIES Bright Line Accessories’ mission is to inject color into an otherwise gray world. From socks and shoes to hats, sunglasses, umbrellas, scarfs and jewelry, our products accent anyone’s outfit and encourage his or her personal style. We want people to live colorfully – to … Read more