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Lecture
Mucha Panel Lecture
A panel lecture shared here as part of my creative and academic path.
Psychology · Studio Art · Horticulture · Storytelling · Film Photography
No. 01 · About This Space
I'm interested in the ways we make sense of the world around us: through art, the natural environment, the stories we tell, and the connections we build.
This space brings those interests together, making room for creative experiments, personal reflections, and the people whose work deserves to be discovered.
Featured Projects
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Creative Pathways
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Curated Exhibition
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Fields of Study: Psychology & Studio Art
No. 02 · Explore the Creative World
Reflections on mental wellness shared here come from personal experience and study. They are not professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
In Her Words
“I don't believe growth happens in a straight line, and I don't believe we have to have everything figured out to begin creating something meaningful.”
— Areshika Stephens
No. 03 · Creative Work
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Travel
Visiting Peru with PBSC
My first time traveling outside of the United States, with PBSC.
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CurrentCuration · Exhibition
FAU Cyanotype Exhibit
A current cyanotype exhibit I curated in collaboration with the FAU Library and the RJH Arboretum.
Contact Sheet
No. 04 · The Rhythm Behind the Work
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Notice
Paying attention to the small details in people, places, and nature.
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Listen
Making room for the stories behind the work and the people doing it.
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Gather
Collecting images, notes, textures, and references along the way.
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Create
Turning what I've noticed into photographs, art, and writing.
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Share
Bringing it here, so it can connect with someone else.
No. 05 · About Areshika
My story has been shaped by resilience, loss, and the decision to begin again. I was raised by a single mother, and my father has been incarcerated for most of my life. Losing my mother in 2022 changed me in ways I am still learning to understand. After struggling with alcoholism, I made the decision to stop drinking and rebuild my life with greater intention. At 30, I returned to school, determined to pursue a future that felt meaningful to me.
Today, I'm a psychology student minoring in studio art, exploring the connections between mental wellness, creative expression, nature, and human connection. My path hasn't been traditional, but I believe that lived experience can be a powerful source of empathy, curiosity, and perspective. I know what it means to start over, to grow through uncomfortable seasons, and to discover that it's never too late to become someone you once only imagined.
PsychologyStudio ArtHorticultureFilm PhotographyCyanotypeStorytellingTravelLocal CultureMental WellnessCommunity
No. 06 · The Journal
No. 07 · Culture & Community
Record Shops
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Musicians
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Chefs & Food Creatives
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Writers & Artists
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Dancers & Performers
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Travelers & Storytellers
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Let's Make Something
I'm open to conversations about creative partnerships, collaborative projects, editorial features, and community-focused work. If an idea feels aligned, I'd love to hear it.
Creative CollaborationFeature or InterviewProject InquiryCommunity Projects
No. 08 · Contact
Whether you'd like to share a creative project, talk about a collaboration, suggest a story, or simply connect, I'd love to hear from you.