Grade: 10

Bio: Nithisha really enjoys various artistic pursuits, specifically sewing, writing, painting, reading and crocheting. At school she participates in Newspaper and clubs such as Key Club, English Honor Society and many others.

What motivated you to write this piece?

When I was looking through the gallery to find an art piece to write about, “The Seamstress” really caught my eye because I also sew. It reminded me of the times during the summer when I would stay up late at night sewing. I took the piece personally, and wrote what I saw, but also what I felt. I wrote about how sometimes I couldn’t think about anything other than the sewing project I was working on and the many times I’ve pricked myself with a needle.

I wrote Marionette about how I thought society’s view of women was. I wrote about all the appearances one has to keep, so that she “fits” stubborn standards people subject her to. I would have to say out of all the pieces I have written, Marionette is definitely one of my favorites.

Do you write sporadically or regularly?

I write at least a few times every month. It really depends on whether I feel the urge to write, but if I’m not writing something creative, I at least do journal entries every once in a while just to jot down my feelings in some way.

What is your ideal writing environment?

I like writing while watching Gilmore Girls. If I’m typing, which I usually am, I like to write in complete the darkness, with only the light coming from my device. But, if I’m writing on paper, then I write with the help of as little light as I can manage.