Layla Brown-Clark
E-mail: laylanicolebrown.15@gmail.com
Journalism Website: https://laylabrown-clark.journoportfolio.com/
Professional info
I am a multidisciplinary artist who merges abstract expression and illustration techniques, creating visuals that invite viewers into new worlds of interpretation. Specializing in mixed mediums, each piece offers a unique perspective on the world, one that balances abstraction with detailed, illustrative elements that captivate the eye and stir the imagination.
In addition to my artistic practice, I am an experienced journalist with a passion for storytelling on a local and international scale ranging from arts and culture, daily news, entertainment, etc. With a background in journalism, I have contributed to Block Club Chicago, Chicago Reader, Chicago Sun-Times, and others. This journalistic experience has influenced my approach to art -- allowing me to express the narratives I want to create.
Work experience
Radio Producer, National Museum of Mexican Art
​September 2024 - Present
- Reported and scripted Chicago stories under various beats such as news, arts and culture, etc.
- Captured audio and interview clips for Lumpen Radio show, Wattz Up!
Editorial Intern, Chicago Reader
​September 2024 - December 2024
​- Reported on human interest stories around the Chicagoland area under arts and culture, city life, music, etc
- Assisted staff writers and editors with ongoing projects, investigations, proofing, etc.
News Desk Intern, Chicago Sun-Times
​June 2024 - September 2024
​- Reported on breaking and enterprise news around the Chicagoland area under a variety of beats as criminal justice, identity, gender issues, and more
- Responsible for updating ongoing issues throughout the data and looking for alternative story coverage around Chicago
Exhibitions
​2024 Group exhibition, National Museum of Mexican Art Yollocalli Class of 2024. Chicago, Illinois
​2023 Group exhibition, DePauw ArtWalk. DePauw University, Greencastle Indiana
2023 Group exhibition, DePauw Senior Studio Art Minors. DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana
Publications
​“Washington state rolls back some of its sweeping police reforms,” In Pursuit: News21 investigates police reform in America, 2022
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“British police leader discusses reform efforts across the pond,” In Pursuit: News21 investigates police reform in America, 2022
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Other publications: Portfolio
Skills
Acrylic Painting
Abstract Painting
Glass Painting
Illustration
Journalist, Medill Reports
​January 2024 - August 2024
​- Reported and produced content on various beat topics ranging from arts and culture, entertainment, and food
- Experienced field reporting in Chicago and San Juan and building rapport with national and international sources
Editor-in-Chief, The DePauw
​May 2022 - May 2023
​- Led the editorial board in establishing, upholding, and updating, when necessary, The DePauw mission, policies, and practices
- Served as the “public face” of The DePauw, attending events, meeting with constituents, and cultivating the organization’s image in the community
- Assumed ultimate responsibility for all content, both in print and online and on social media
Education
Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism
​2023 - 2024
Master of Science in Journalism
Magazine Specialization
GPA: 3.73/4.00
DePauw University
2019-2023
Bachelor of Arts
English Writing major and Studio Art minor
GPA: 3.63/4.00, Cum Laude