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Personal Profile
MECHAlily is the name that I use when creating artwork.
It is a moniker but also a creative ideology.It is a material through-line between all that I create. It is a method for creating my dreams.
At its heart the name exemplifies the need to explore the point of intersection between the natural and unnatural through my work.
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I am a mixed media artist from Mid City, Los Angeles. Growing up in such a diverse city, I was exposed to a plethora of cultures and communities from an early age, which helped me to develop a global understanding of both society and art making. As I have traveled to Chicago for University and out into the wider world I have strived to develop that sensibility and cultivate global perspectives in my practice.
My work explores the intersections of culture, identity, and technology, often blending traditional techniques with contemporary materials. Through fictional world building, I aim to reflect the dynamic, ever-evolving nature of the real human experience.
Education
2013-2020
Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences
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Co-founded ‘A Lovely Company,’ a streetwear brand, which I designed, fostering entrepreneurial skills and community interaction.
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Founding member of the Memories From Summer collective that organized a successful concert series showcasing young talent from across the city. Over the course of the 5 events we curated and hosted during the two years we were active we were able to help creative students from the East and West sides of Los Angeles connect and form community.
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Took a Student Curators class where I and another student curated an art show featuring working artists at the school's Sam Francis Gallery.
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Excelled as a four-year Varsity Soccer Athlete, demonstrating commitment and leadership on the field.
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Active participant in Student Council, progressing to serve as Co-President of the Student Body in my senior year, where I spearheaded various student initiatives.
2020-2025
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Developed proficiency in industrial sewing, patterning, and draping, refining essential techniques in fashion design.
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Enhanced technical skills through working at the Digital Fabrication Studio, specializing in the operation and maintenance of laser cutters and 3D printers.
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Benefited from the institution's multidisciplinary approach, which broadened my design perspective and fostered innovation through exploration of diverse artistic methods such as: creative writing, analog electronics, sculpture and digital modelling.
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Winner of the 2024 Bodybuilder Award for Sculpture/Installation in Fashion
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Participant in the 2025 Biodesign Challenge