This exploration will delve into the intricate state of the fashion industry, examining how economic and social shifts during the pandemic era gave rise to unprecedented outcomes. From the highs of pre-pandemic opulence to the lows of economic uncertainties, the scrutiny will focus on the industry's metamorphosis. The post-pandemic fashion landscape is characterized not only by the aftermath of a global health crisis but also by the omnipresence of technology and the transformative influence of social media and consumers. Furthermore, the navigation will extend through the rise of TikTok and the vintage fashion revival, exploring its roots in consumerism, sustainability, and a collective consumer base. It is important to note COVID-19 as both a challenge to fashion and the mark of a new era. Through this exploration, the aim is to uncover not only the industry's response to adversity but also the beginning of a transformation that reflects a new era for fashion.

The following work is a creative exploration of rock formations within urban settings, illuminating the sublimity of seemingly mundane micro-environments. I argue that the historical use of the sublime in landscape painting has allowed artists to create artworks capable of evoking powerful emotion. To support this claim, I investigate the works of American Traditional Landscape painters and Abstract Expressionists, focusing on the impact of their art within the context of its creation. Moreover, I illustrate the importance of redefining the sublime to contemporary society as growing urban environments decrease accessibility to uninhabited natural settings. Through the creation of three oil paintings and two charcoal drawings, I depict seemingly unimportant rock formations in an abstracted sense to demonstrate their sublime nature. I assert that a rock’s sublimity is derived from their existence on this planet as many of these formations are billions of years old, a number unquantifiable to the human mind. Therefore, as rocks frequent urban environments, I argue that the sublime can be interpreted on a micro-scale accessible within contemporary society.

The "Development of Resources for Travelers with Severe Dietary Restrictions" focuses on the development of the service, Allergy Voyage. The service hosts restaurant menus for users with food allergies to view, helping them feel safer and confident while dining, while simultaneously increasing restaurant revenue. The creative project sought to utilize Tierce's personal experience with severe dietary restrictions and entrepreneurial skills to provide concierge-based services for others suffering from food allergies.