Identity, femininity, and my place in the world always seem to take precedence in my work. It is because of who I am and where I am that I create the way that I do. My art is a reflection of the world as I am experiencing it in only a way that I can. And it is because of this constant realization that no one has ever lived my life, that I am especially motivated to share my experiences. I often feel emotions very physically and can’t always articulate my exact feelings. And this is were art comes in. Although the act of painting is calming and therapeutic to me, I still fill my work with emotions such as rage, fear, and anger. It takes time and understanding to speak our most vulnerable truths and sometimes words are not fit for the things we have to say. I look at art as a language that everyone can understand, something that is universal, and that allows for so much diverse interaction to take place. Art has historically fueled society because it is a language we can all take part in, and I heal daily by allowing myself to explore the ways in which i can participate in these conversations. Thanks for looking! JLK ❣️ |