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Week 4 Inspiration // Cierra Torres

 This week I have chosen a sun set photo. In my undergrad, I created and dedicated a Physical Graffiti piece with the sun being a source of life, connection and remembrance. A dear friend of mine passed away while in undergrad and she was/is a HUGE part of my why in my dance. She was a Theatre kid herself so she understood every little detail of the performance world and we shared that yearn in our Retail job. I am currently the age she was when she passed and every sun set, sun rise or just seeing the sun, i am reminded of the life i have, the art i get to create and my beautiful friend McKenna! She inspires me, so in return i feel the sun is my friend, giving me the warmest hug and the kindest nudge to create. Good, bad, silly, all of it. The way the sun stretches over the water, creating a reflection of itself that fills the skyline, creating a dance with one another, and now, because of her, i dance with the sun.  


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  1. Lonnie AlcarazOctober 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM

    Beautiful image and a wonderful tribute to your friend and how you are affected. I am truly sorry for your loss, however it is wonderful how you use her memory in your art and now in your connection to light.

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