Meet Jessica Gonzalez
Design: Solar Flair – Iron Man
Already involved in theatre since a young age, Jessica Gonzalez picked up her first comic book in 1999. She pursued both illustration and theatre throughout high school and college where she majored in Set Design, Costuming and Props at North Carolina School of the Arts. She began cosplaying around 2007 and currently works as a digital artist and costumer for several established companies. “Fashion has always been a secret passion of mine, but I have always been too intimidated by it,” she says. “Her universe offered a great opportunity to combine the two worlds: geekdom and couture. I am overwhelmed with the success costuming and cosplay has brought my way and I am grateful for all the opportunities I have been given. I will always continue to strive to succeed and hope costuming continues to lead me to more great endeavors.”