I was told the environment you grow up in molds you. Being a Creative from Milwaukee has definitely shaped and influenced who I am as an Artist today. I’ve explored dance, modeling, drawing, visual art and more. Through Art I believe I’m given opportunities to channel my fire, knowledge, grief, joy and pure emotion into creating. Although there were distractions or doubts my inner compass always redirects me to sharing my visions. My inspiration often comes from music. I can listen to a song and get lost in my own dreamworld. I’ll have a million ideas in my mind trying to fight for my attention. It’s my own piece of heaven knowing I can access an idea at any time by allowing my imagination to run wild. Also, observing nature, colors or healing deep traumas have inspired pieces of my work as well. I firmly believe the work of an Artist can reflect where they are in life. This brings me to my fascination with literature and art.
I’ve always wondered why I am so fascinated with history, documentaries, archives, etc… As a kid any book I could read, I would. Which led me to my first job at the downtown library as a teen. It recently occurred to me that books, movies, myths, etc… are pieces of us. I’ve never believed art was only drawn or painted. Art is in our very essence. Our day to day routines. Allowing our thoughts, choices, visions and perceptions to be shared with society. One person’s story can affect many generations to come. Once I asked my mother about our family tree history book. If there was more information before we arrived here in America. She shrugged and said that was all she had. Deep down I knew her answer before I even asked but was still left a little disappointed. That moment as a little girl sparked a light in me to observe, remember and to LIVE.
What is your legacy once you’ve transitioned? The more I sit with this question; the more I am reminded to keep creating work that reminds others to keep their spark, to laugh, to feel, evolve, to LIVE. As I’ve been healing and doing shadow work over these past couple of years it’s been heavy on my heart to leave behind legacy in my art. Whether that is through books, fashion, surrealism or wherever my intuition leads me. From history and healing I’ve been shown the beauty of learning when to rest, play, dance and so much more! Each day I am reminded of how important it is to show up fully and instill this energy in my soul. I hope that when someone from my family future generations looks at me in our family tree book they will be inspired to live and go after what they want in life. Art is reflective. Art is vulnerable. Art is alive.
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