The beauty and burden of being an artist resonates with me deeply. I believe every artist who is in the pursuit of their passion finds themselves in a balancing act of survival and creation. Yet the choice to continue and persevere touches me. I'm inspired by those in my community and surprised by the strength it takes to put your emotions, observations, and tenderness for the world to see into a tangible art form. This project is also an exploration of the artists connection to the audience and how their view is necessary and in tandem with what is created.