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Creative Explorations

A sampling of my illustrations, photos, and collages

An illustration of a group of seven diverse women collaged in one frame.
A vector image of a Canon Zoom EF 28-135mm lens.
A collage from a Korean fashion magazine that depicts a human head with meat and red paint.
A group of nine diverse people who are famous, influential, and successful by today’s standards.

Photoshoots

With a background in photography, I enjoy art directing and collaborating with my friends on photo and film projects.

Between the Lines
Lyrics “무제(無題) (Untitled, 2014)” by GDragon
Concept and collage by Leah Garlock
Photos taken by Alan Tan
Photo edits by Nathan Le
Film Strip Scans by Andy

Sunflower Soul
Lyrics "Beautiful Sunflower Soul" by Londrelle
Photos by Alina Figueroa
Collage by Leah Garlock

  • The first image in the photo series “Between the Lines” by Leah Garlock and Alan Tan. It shows a purple and blue portrait with Korean lyrics.

    Between the Lines (1/6)

  • The second image in the photo series “Between the Lines” by Leah Garlock and Alan Tan. It shows six small photos in a film strip.

    Between the Lines (2/6)

  • The third image in the photo series “Between the Lines” by Leah Garlock and Alan Tan. It shows two photos in a film strip.

    Between the Lines (3/6)

  • The fourth image in the photo series “Between the Lines” by Leah Garlock and Alan Tan. It shows two small photos taped onto a larger film strip.

    Between the Lines (4/6)

  • The fifth image in the photo series “Between the Lines” by Leah Garlock and Alan Tan. It shows two portraits collaged together with their backs turning away from each other.

    Between the Lines (5/6)

  • The sixth image in the photo series “Between the Lines” by Leah Garlock and Alan Tan. It shows a portrait and Korean lyrics.

    Between the Lines (6/6)

  • The first image in the photo series “Soulflower Soul” by Leah Garlock and Alina Figueroa. Leah stands in a sunflower field with a face mask and a white dress.

    Sunflower Soul (1/4)

  • The second image in the photo series “Soulflower Soul” by Leah Garlock and Alina Figueroa. Leah stands behind a large sunflower.

    Sunflower Soul (2/4)

  • The third image in the photo series “Soulflower Soul” by Leah Garlock and Alina Figueroa. Leah stands in a sunflower field with her face upwards and her eyes closed.

    Sunflower Soul (3/4)

  • The fourth image in the photo series “Soulflower Soul” by Leah Garlock and Alina Figueroa. Leah stands in a sunflower field in a white dress.

    Sunflower Soul (4/4)

A portrait of Leah’s friend who passed away.
A collage of a subway and city street that advertises a youth event.
An illustration of two women smiling.
An illustration of four leaders from AWA, a BIPOC/LGBTQIA+ organization in NYC.

Defining I

Unapologetically Single