“Sometimes, people don’t understand how much work is needed for set-up—when they walk into the event, everything is completed so they only see the full picture, but they don’t know how much time and prep goes in.”
“Art is an invitation to see the world through someone else’s perspective and encourage empathy through that process, and life is much richer for that.”
“I wasn’t trained in arts until I reached 30—I liked art from a young age but never explored it further in my studies. My work taught me how to dissect the meaning of artworks or exhibitions.”
“It’s possible to be functioning or completely unaware of your mental health condition, especially for men and older folks who might not be as aware or in touch with their feelings.