Connor Dare
Connor Dare is a Global Media student with a concentration in Fashion. He has lived and studied in Florence, London, and Philadelphia, and has worked at Salvatore Ferragamo and Philadelphia Style Magazine, experiences that inform his exploration of how images, culture, and fashion circulate. Drawing on archival and literary research, historical interiors, and queer visual histories, he will be demonstrating his ability to create a visually and conceptually grounded exhibition and campaign for his senior capstone project and portfolio.
Connor Dare Blog Post #4
After months of effort, I’m thrilled to say my exhibition is nearly complete. The photography is all done, capturing the essence of my vision and the poem “Comedy of Thirst”. Along with the photos, I’m bringing in mixed media, my friend is creating a collage, and I’ll...
Connor Dare Blog Post #3
I am about three fourths finished with my project at this point. I just recently had a photoshoot with my good friend Bella which I’m quite proud of. My thesis has evolved into putting modern bodies, mostly women, into powerful and historical settings. I’ve decided...
Connor Dare Blog Post #2
As of recently, I had a photoshoot with my friend Chloe, with her journaling by a candle. We kept exploring the theme of modern bodies placed within a historical context. I'm heading to New York this weekend for more shoots with friends, and I'm starting to gather...
Connor Dare Blog Post #1
Lately, I’ve been spending time shooting my friends in historic rooms and themes. I’ve been developing my thesis and the exhibition around the mix of historic settings and modern fashion. I want to tell a story while also exhibiting aesthetics, fashion, and real...