The 2025 Ogilvy Residency
Prompt 2: Time Capsule Multimedia Expression
"You're tasked with creating a time capsule that captures the essence of you. What three objects, ideas, or artifacts do you include, and why? Responses can take the form of no more than a 250-word piece of writing or a creative output of your choice.'
The Walk
"The Walk" is my allegory for life. These are my three items that I feel have seen the most of me. Each nick, groove, and fray is a piece of my life lived, so please enjoy my small exhibition.
-Darya Alvarez
From the moment I was born, Max was there. As a baby shower gift, he's been there since day one in every capacity; for hugs, for tears, for life.
I often say I may not be here without Outward Bound, and this obsidian from the charred wilderness of the Oregonian wilds is a testament to that. It is a token of my resilience and my love of the outdoors.
My Docs have walked everywhere with me over the past five years, and truly weathered the storm with me. I have glued the soles back together, replaced the zipper with a paperclip, and in return they continue to carry me through my storm