We were lucky to catch up with Contrast High Gina Scordos and Jenna Conforti recently and have shared our conversation below.

Contrast High , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

Jenna: I’ve been immersed in art since I was a child, being creative has always been a part of who I am. Growing up with my father, an artist himself, I absorbed priceless lessons about self-expression, chasing my passions, and fully diving into all things art. I don’t believe there’s anything I would have done differently to expedite my learning process. It’s the process that is most valuable to me and I’ve come to appreciate the significance of every step and every experience.

GINA: I mostly learn by experience – and if I have to learn something real quick – like if a project calls for a new approach – I watch tutorials or seek out someone who is already experienced in the technique and absorb their advice. As far as speeding up the process for myself; I dont think I would do anything differently – I appreciate everything that brought me to the present, even the lessons that took longer to learn. I suppose my advice to someome that wants to learn fast – is to JUST GO AND DO IT – dont wait for the “perfect” moment – just move – as we like to say “NOTHING HAPPENS UNTIL SOMETHING MOVES.”

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

We met at a photoshoot in Little Italy, Cle – Jenna was a model, and I was the creative director – all the models were playing it safe until Jenna brilliantly ignited the situation by digging her bare hands into bowls of pasta and feeding it to the others. From there, our connection began – This spontaneous moment set the stage for a creative collaboration ultimately led to the start of “Contrast High.”

We began as an experiment utilizing Gina’s design sense and Jenna’s passion to create experiences – we planned art-driven events that were much more than an excuse to party; they were thought-provoking concepts, fearless ideas, immersive installations, impeccable execution that resulted into unforgettable experiences for all that attended. Today is no different, only we’ve expanded into a multi-disciplinary, independently owned design studio. What we provide for our clients is bringing their vision to life. We have a distinct brand aesthetic and usually are hired to inject that into the clients world; whether it be creative direction, branding, event design/installation, apparel design, space design etc. – This is actually what we are most proud of; sticking to our own vision and consistantly and consciously bringing Contrast High’s DNA into all that we do.

Our journey has been one of resilience and dedication, constantly pushing boundaries to surpass our own expectations. We take pride in our ability to consistently surprise ourselves.

Our brand is a reflection of us—friends first, united by a shared commitment to always be our best.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

Our goal is to create beauty, cultivate community, and inspire others to live out their passions. It’s not always easy to choose a path of creative journey – and that’s what pushes us; the uncomfortability of putting the art first ultimately leads to a quality of life that cannot be defined – each project (whether it is or own or a clients) is an opportunity for us to use our talents in a way that immerses us into the present moment – we revere the creative process as God’s work and are honored to be able to do it daily.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

Jenna: For me, the most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the ability to create opportunities for others. I find joy in collaborating with my friends and other creatives to bring something new to life. Cultivating a space where talent and creative ideas can flourish beyond my own imagination is always inspiring. The reward is in the process of making something great—embracing the challenges it presents and relishing in the final product. If it’s a painting, event, piece of apparel, etc. – witnessing people connect with and appreciate my work adds a whole new layer of fulfillment.

Gina: The most rewarding parts of being an artist are the moments when my work is actualized and seen – the reaction I get – the hours of meditation put into the project always touches the audience in one way or another – my hope is is that it offers a glimpse of God and I take it very seriously – a sacred process – the initial spark of the idea, and the courage to execute it – without regard to who will view it – it always lands where it is supposed to and connnects to who it’s meant to – which is the cause for expression; to connect to others and it’s the point of this life anyway – to genuinely connect – i think, soul to soul – the human experience from one to another – all different and alike at the same time.

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