College Admissions Essay: Balance Between Poetry And Art

I cannot imagine a world without poetry and art; my life has always been a balance between the artistic and the academic. An obsession with words and aesthetics inspired me to take an interdisciplinary approach to drawing— last year, I created ten compositions that were composed of a charcoal self-portrait and relevant poem I wrote. My message was that words, like art, reveal our soul. I am in every single sketch and scribbled poem I have created.

Fashion has been my lifeblood since I learned how to operate a sewing machine at age seven. This year will mark my third Fashion Show. I’ve always been one to stand out — last year, I created a hoop skirt out of found tree branches and copper wire, and I attached lights to my models’ bodies to

Society is reflected in art, and I have always aimed to portray different emotions and concepts in my work, whether it be in the medium of a poem, drawing, or article of clothing. I am drawn towards a program where I will not have to choose between my two loves — writing and art. The complimentary nature of the Brown-RISD program would allow me to pursue an interdisciplinary education where I could create more meaningful, provocative fashion scenes.

Fashion and writing are mediums, the quintessential blank canvas that can be splattered, torn, altered with ideas and feelings. I have created garments to reflect historical time periods, and others inspired by the rhythm of a rap song. I have written prose about clothes and sewn outfits inspired by poems. English and art are intertwined.

I thrive in intensive situations. Although the Foundational Program at RISD is challenging, it would allow me to explore different mediums. I was attending art classes before I was old enough to attend school; however, my AP Art requires a large art piece to be completed every week. This required balancing my course load with my duties as Student Council President and extracurriculars, such as designing for my school’s annual Fashion Show. Nevertheless, I never went a day without reading, writing, and