Blake Carrington is college junior, studying for his BA in digital media and a minor in philosophy. After studying in Florence, Italy, Blake is most influenced by the art of the Italian Renaissance, particularly in its humanistic roots. He strives to infuse significant meaning into his works, placing importance on engaging the viewer's thoughts in an attempt to depict metaphysical truth. He is influenced not only by the Renaissance but the literature of Ayn Rand and Franz Kafka, as well as the contemporary video work of Bill Viola.