There is beauty in emotions and being able to embrace common experiences. In these common experiences, I seek not to “turn other peoples’ oceans into puddles” but to acknowledge that there is similarity and there is difference, and this balance is what can create beauty. Society has taught us to suppress certain emotions and that it is a sign of weakness, however, there is power in being able to feel and understand them. I seek to release the suppression of these deeper emotions and shed light on the issues that we face as we go through life. What are we able to take away from experiences we haven’t lived? Emotions are individual but can also be felt as a collective. The stories will never be the same but the experiences and lessons can be felt no matter the journey. I want my audience to allow themselves to open up, to feel and connect with my work. Be open to being vulnerable or scared and allowing oneself to take what they need in acceptance. Perspective is a powerful tool and shapes so much of what we see, feel, and think. That is where the artistry lies, in this difference of perspective.