The works that I create are a foundation of the life we live within current times; a reflection of mental health, pain, and poverty.
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The art that I love to take part in is a collection of my skills, turned into multimedia stories of mine; or what I view within the world we live in. So, I have to say Multimedia is my my choice of tools. My vision of utilizing my collective tools is to create though provoking pieces, whether it is shock value or a sadden story to remind ourselves of the things we go through as humans.
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration is everywhere, but for me I find it where most people would rather ignore; outside, down the street, on the corners, alley ways, the places that are hidden. My inspiration comes from the world around me, where I live, the people, the struggles of others and myself, poverty, addiction, violence, neglect, etc. As stated before, I find it where people would rather ignore it, or stuff it down. I strongly believe we need to start seeing it and paying attention, for empathy.
What would you do with $25,000?As any other artist, I would utilize some to help my quality of life, but not with objects, rather to gain my footing. Where I would like to utilize it? To help others find their voice through art, poetry, writing stories, zines, anything that will help them voice themselves. This will be done by creating community workshops, a music venue for local bands, and people who need a space to share.
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