About Me

Biography & Personal Statement

Kaleigh Allen is a sophomore from St. Mary’s, Maryland studying Immersive Media Design and Studio Arts at the University of Maryland. Her interests include illustration, graphic design, and clarinet performance. Through illustration and graphic design she explores art’s utility in representing marginalized communities and environmental issues. As a clarinetist for the past ten years, she has benefited from the sense of community and the opportunity to learn about how music expresses certain messages and ideas.

As a College Park Arts Scholar, Kaleigh Allen intends to explore her research topic for her Capstone during her sophomore year. She intends to investigate the idea of desexualizing women's bodies from a lesbian perspective using media such as painting and crochet. Furthermore, she will utilize the knowledge she has gained from her majors to create an immersive experience for her audience. Through this project, Kaleigh hopes to challenge societal norms and spark meaningful conversations about representation and identity. Her ultimate goal is to inspire others to view art as a powerful medium for social change.