When I was born, I didn’t have hands…
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Olivia Stripling
(she/her) Mentee
Olivia is a senior in high school and a first-year mentee. She loves reading and making music playlists (and makes a playlist for each month of the year!). Olivia is also very committed to social justice causes and helping communities and is in a teen activist program with the NYCLU. Some other passions include choreographing contemporary dance, reading Marvel comics and spending time with her two younger siblings.
Favorite Genres/Mediums
Favorite Authors & Artists
Elena Ferrante, Isabel Allende, Lucy Dacus
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Let It Sink In
“Let It Sink In” is a short montage film translation of a piece that I wrote revolving around teeth. It’s an exploration of love and relationships through using teeth metaphors and food/teeth imagery.