For this piece I created, I wanted to reflect the struggles of internal identity. From my own personal experience, I remember when I first lost my virginity to my boyfriend.
When I told my mom, I was in full tears as I feared god would hate me and that she would be upset. She actually laughed and told me to not think about silly things like that.
From this day, I still think back to that moment and it makes me feel naked. What I mean by that is I feel I don't have to hold back wanting to be confident, exploring how I feel for someone I love. The problem with society is they are obsessed with categories.
They want people to fit in one box their entire life. But, that is not me. I love to play basketball, meet new people, date, travel around the world, and create amazing art. Back in college, my art teachers told me I had to give up basketball because it is not the life of an artist.
I proved them wrong. I am everything I want to be. After all this time.
As featured in Playboy Exhibition at Art Basel 2021
