Expanding the Walls 2018
Photo: Ginny Huo
Marcel is from the Bronx, New York. He applied for this program because he wanted to develop his photography skills and become more knowledgeable. Kendrick Lamar and Ayo & Teo are some of his favorite
Yeremi is from the Dominican Republic. He was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Yeremi applied to Expanding the Walls because he saw it as a good opportunity to begin doing photography. He also
Shashamani is from Flatbush, Brooklyn. She applied to Expanding the Walls because she is passionate about art and wants to be surrounded by creative minds. Some of her favorite artists are author Zora
Nikisha is from Queens, New York. She is passionate about photography. Her favorite artist is Thomas Struth and she loves film photography. Nikisha’s hobbies include drawing, traveling, writing, and
Jakelyn is from Queens, New York. She applied to Expanding the Walls to have a creative outlet where she can learn and grow as a person. She also wants to better capture all her thoughts and visions
Sage has lived in the Bronx, New York for 12 years. He applied to Expanding the Walls because he learned about the program from Ginny, the program coordinator, who visited his school and because of
Akoe is from Orlando, Florida but currently lives in Harlem. Being an introvert, she believes that Expanding the Walls will allow her to open up and express herself more. Harry Styles, Frank Ocean,
Jossie is from The Bronx, New York. She is Puerto Rican and Dominican. She applied to Expanding the Walls because she wants to explore photography, the world around her, and herself. Her favorite
Octavia is from Harlem, New York. She applied to this program because she has always had an interest in photography. Expanding the Walls appealed to her as an opportunity to learn more and grow as an
Isaac is from the South Bronx, New York. He loves to draw, use Photoshop, and occasionally film videos. Isaac applied to Expanding the Walls to better his understanding of photography and art,
Khadija is from Harlem, New York. She applied to this program because she wants to be familiar with being behind the camera. She has always been interested in photography and hopes this program can
Nabila lives in Queens, New York. I applied to this program because she wants to be exposed to and learn more about photography. One of her favorite authors is Khaled Hossani. She enjoys making
Ricky was born and raised in Washington Heights, New York. He applied to Expanding the Walls because he was strongly encouraged by close friends and family. He is very interested in photography and
Terrell is from The Bronx, New York. He applied to Expanding the Walls because he wanted to gain more knowledge about photography by having access to artists that come from a similar background as
Nick is of Puerto Rican descent, born and raised in the Bronx, New York. He applied to Expanding the Walls to learn about art and photography. Nick’s favorite artist is Elvis Presley, who inspired him