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About

Surdori Sunrise is a senior capstone project crafted by UNCA students Ari Kostorous, Jalen Anderson, Emily Caro, and Sunny Brown. 

 

It immerses readers in a short introspective graphic novel journey, following Kiran, a frazzled and lonely space traveler, as she navigates a solar system teeming with alien strangers, all while yearning for a place to call home. Through its narrative, Surdori Sunrise serves as an allegory for the complex experiences of anxiety, executive dysfunction, and immigration. 

Meet the Team

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Ari Kostorous

Illustration. Character design.

Story development.

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Jalen Anderson

Illustration. Background design.

Story development.

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Emily Caro
Website design. Story development.
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Sunny Brown
Story research & development.
Writing.
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