02/27/2023
That time, 5 years ago, when I did a one man show in reading, at Miller Center. The project was, "what being trans meant to me". The purpose of this project, was to help bring attention to a documentary that was being shown about the journey of a trans teenager, a trans musician, and a mother coming to terms with her transitioning child, titled, Real Boy.............. If you are looking to learn more about what it's like living the life as a trans individual, Google that film and watch it. It brought me so many feelings while I watched it.............. These photos were displayed for a few weeks in the main lobby, where everyone got to see. I almost let my nerves take over so much that I almost walked away before even walking into the building. I didn't comply with my anxiety and got to meet some pretty incredible people when I went to opening night. I even got to sit on stage and speak. This project was so therapeutic and enlightening in so many ways. It was scary and thrilling at the same time. I felt so vulnerable, yet so accepted and loved. It was definitely an incredibly enlightening night for me. I would love to make this project bigger and possibly publish it into a book. The "purpose", to educate the ones who are so fearful they choose hate. To help them see that I'm just another human being. To allow them to feel a little of what it's like to be me. Possibly even help someone else feel seen......... For now, they rest in a box, in a room, comfortably........ My greatest expression is through the art of photography............. Art Is about being vulnerable. Sharing what's inside you through different mediums. Expressing yourself out loud. Some choose to share this with the world. Some only to a journal. Every journey is different. Every expression is real. Some choose personal stories and some just choose to just create their own. I personally use art as therapy to help me through my life's journey. I choose to let mine slip through the pages instead of through the cracks to get lost forever. I like real, raw, messy art. Art that someone can relate to and hopefully help them in some form. My heart beats knowing I helped pull on someones heartstrings. The black and white series were shot, everything was signed, and everything was framed all the way through the night before they were displayed. Although I had the majority ready, it came together in a day. There is more behind this series and I hope to add to it soon, but for now I'll just leave them here. This is a part of my life's journey... There is so much more and so much more to express. Share your story. You never know who your mistakes, battles, or lessons learned may help. Be true. Be kind. Most importantly, be YOU.