“You are your best thing…”
-Toni Morrison, Beloved
Our sense of value does not come from others, our jobs, or even our closest relationships. It comes from within - from our own inherent self worth.
So where do self-worth and creativity intersect? For me, creativity has always been a bridge between emotions and curiosity - a way to pour curiosity, joy, and pain on to paper or canvas. Over the decades, art making and writing have become forms of personal liberation, granting me the freedom to explore and make sense of my inner world and what I observe in the world around me.
Whether through figurative collages that affirm “Black is Beautiful” or abstract works that delve into dreamlike ambiguity, my creativity continues to evolve as a practice of expression and curiosity. Affirming myself does not diminish others; rather it honors my voice, my lived experiences, my value, my talents, my right to exist and take up space. I matter - and I have contributions to make where I can serve.
May we all come to recognize that we are our best thing. Create space for yourself. Listen to your intuition. Honor your inner voice. Cultivate your gifts. The world needs only what you can create!
“You Are Your Best Thing”
2020
Collaged my from found images.
