My art should be able to speak for itself. I want to be able to talk about struggles I see in the world and I believe it can be fixed if people are aware of it.
“We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.”
JOHN KEATING, DEAD POET SOCIETY (1989)
As a person who struggles daily with mental illness, this quote reminds me why I am alive. Being able to create beautiful and meaningful things makes it worth it. I want to share my ideas and hopefully make a difference in the world.
We can not fix what we do not see. This is what I strive for: create things that will remind people that they are alive and what they should do with the life they are given.
