march 27, 2025

ARCA PERSPECTIVES
WITH Mackenzie

Arca Perspectives highlights the distinctive voices that shape our community. Each edition invites you into someone’s world, sharing their current inspirations and introducing a Portal for you to explore.
OPEN PROFILE
What is your favorite Arca Portal currently?
My current favorite collection would have to be my Brain Growth Portal for sure. I love finding things that teach me something new or give me inspiration to learn something new and whenever I’m bored, I can go to that collection and find something to inspire me. 
OPEN PORTAL
What is a piece of content that’s recently inspired you, and why?
Something that’s been inspiring me lately is music especially Role Model’s Kansas Anymore album. I probably listen to “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” for at least 5 hours a day lol. I’ve also been doing an in depth reread of one of my favorite books The Great Gatsby and I’m finding so many new things and new quotes that stand out to me.   
OPEN PIECE
How do you balance the act of curating and creating in your day-to-day?
It can definitely be difficult especially since I’m in school currently and have to balance personal interests and school but I try to set aside an hour or two a day to listen to a podcast, read a physical book, or read articles about various topics. 
What’s one piece of advice you would give to someone looking to refine their taste?
I would tell them that it’s a constant process and I think that’s the best part of it. You will never stop finding new things to inspire you and change your perspectives and taste.