passion project
The Truth Behind Ashes | Published via Issuu
The Truth Behind Ashes: Phoenix, Becoming | January 2021
Description: "The Truth Behind Ashes: Phoenix, Becoming" is a digital zine hoping to investigate the powerful female narratives in my family and how they influence my identity and artistic creations (design, clothing creation, literature). This passion project was funded by Claremont McKenna College's Gould Center for Humanistic Studies.
The Truth Behind Ashes: Phoenix, Becoming | January 2021
Description: "The Truth Behind Ashes: Phoenix, Becoming" is a digital zine hoping to investigate the powerful female narratives in my family and how they influence my identity and artistic creations (design, clothing creation, literature). This passion project was funded by Claremont McKenna College's Gould Center for Humanistic Studies.
modeling
Mental State: 4/4 | Instagram @SarahOhta
4th Part of Mental State Photo Series | June 2019
Description: "Mental State" attempts to externalize the most internal emotions and experiences associated with mental illness.
4th Part of Mental State Photo Series | June 2019
Description: "Mental State" attempts to externalize the most internal emotions and experiences associated with mental illness.
Photo by Elisa Zhang
EXPOSURE Magazine | Online via Issuu
East Asian Empowerment Project/Magazine | Dec 2018-May 2019
Description: EXPOSURE magazine hopes to capture and embrace what it takes to be an Asian American.
East Asian Empowerment Project/Magazine | Dec 2018-May 2019
Description: EXPOSURE magazine hopes to capture and embrace what it takes to be an Asian American.
chapbooks
Shedding Skin | PDF
Shedding Skin by Isabelle Jia | March 2019
Description: Self-published chapbook written, illustrated, and arranged by Isabelle Jia. Pieces discuss feelings during the process of becoming anew.
Shedding Skin by Isabelle Jia | March 2019
Description: Self-published chapbook written, illustrated, and arranged by Isabelle Jia. Pieces discuss feelings during the process of becoming anew.
Shedding Skin Graphic Series | February 2019
Description: Photographs, graphics, and text designed and written by Isabelle Jia. Meant to accompany the Shedding Skin chapbook or as stand alone art.
Description: Photographs, graphics, and text designed and written by Isabelle Jia. Meant to accompany the Shedding Skin chapbook or as stand alone art.
sweet dreams girl | PDF
sweet dreams girl chapbook by isabelle jia | December 2018
Description: Self-published chapbook written, illustrated, and arranged by Isabelle Jia. Pieces discuss feelings of loss, searching for identity, and longing.
sweet dreams girl chapbook by isabelle jia | December 2018
Description: Self-published chapbook written, illustrated, and arranged by Isabelle Jia. Pieces discuss feelings of loss, searching for identity, and longing.
website renovations
The Speakeasy Project | www.thespeakeasyproject.net
TSP Website Renovation | August 2019-October 2019
Description: Complete renovation of The Speakeasy Project's website while on hiatus for developing new services + workshops.
TSP Website Renovation | August 2019-October 2019
Description: Complete renovation of The Speakeasy Project's website while on hiatus for developing new services + workshops.