Collaborator
Type
Mixed Media
Year
2024
Exhibit
London College of Communication, University of Arts London
Is Music Shelter?
This collaborative project explores two aspiring musicians coming together to create music that evokes a sense of comfort and safety—essentially, a “shelter.” Inspired by shared tea sessions and a mutual love for music, we aimed to express the feelings of warmth and belonging that tea symbolized for us, especially when far from home. Through experimentation, we sought to discover whether music could serve as a true shelter during difficult times, offering both emotional relief and a sense of security.
1. Silence
Recorded at LCC Sound Studios.
Written & Performed by:
Mansi Elhance & Francisco Cortes
Recorded & Produced by:
Diego Garcia Martin
Guitar:
Francisco Cortes
Vocals & Lyrics:
Mansi Elhance
Mix & Master:
Rhett O’Connor
2. Escape
Recorded at Brooke Hall, London.
Written, Recorded & Performed by:
Mansi Elhance & Francisco Cortes
Mix, Master & Production:
Francisco Cortes
Vocals & Lyrics:
Mansi Elhance
3. Beautiful Faces
Recorded at Brooke Hall, London.
Written, Recorded & Performed by:
Francisco Cortes, Tianyu Chen, Mansi Elhance, Yuang Xue
Piano:
Tianyu Chen
Saxophone:
Yuang Xue
Guitar:
Francisco Cortes
Vocals & Lyrics:
Mansi Elhance
Francisco Cortes
Tianyu Chen
Diego Garcia Martin

What If?
An illustrated zine exploring why humans are drawn to wonder and imagination. Inspired by the countless “what ifs” we ask, it delves into human perception and psychology, presenting complex ideas through playful illustrations and light-hearted narratives.
Illustrated Zine
Year
2023
Client
Self-published for Indie Comix Festival, Mumbai, India
Role
Illustrator, Writer, and Layout Designer
Tools
Procreate, Adobe InDesign