rana roosevelt
What inspires you? [200 characters]
The effortless yet crucial geometry of human form. The infinite, ornate delicacy of fractals. Art’s intertwinement with STEM inspires my work in many fields—all I learn can be applied to all else.
If you could teach any college course, write a book, or create an original piece of art of any kind, what would it be? [200 characters]
Collaborating with engineers, scientists and designers, I’d hold an underwater fashion show—luminescent waterproof makeup and hair, stylized oxygen masks, and high heels that can walk the ocean floor.
Other than a family member, who is someone who has had a significant influence on you? What has been the impact of their influence? [200 characters]
Miranda’s Hamilton liquifies vowels and consonants into their raw forms, transcending meaning and dancing into pure, rhythmic emotion. For years this has transfixed me, inspiring my slam poetry style.