Collaborator

Mixed Media

2024

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

Diego Garcia Martin

Mansi Elhance

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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.

Type

Illustrated Zine

Year

2023

Client

Self-published for Indie Comix Festival, Mumbai, India

Role

Illustrator, Writer, and Layout Designer

Tools

Procreate, Adobe InDesign