ARTIST STATEMENT

 I boldly declare my hymn as embodying both Blackness and queerness. It represents the coexistence in two realities simultaneously. The poetic weight is felt when we return and interrogate myths that seek to impose the unattainable.I have a profound connection to important historical events and I firmly think that my creative endeavors, both on my own and in collaboration with other artists, have the capacity to ignite fresh opportunities for the future.

The sounds of Black life and the challenge of physically embodying and expressing these sounds in a continual quiet greatly inspire and drive my dance work. I am still captivated by the ability of these sounds to successfully communicate emotions of dread, narratives, abstract concepts, and achievement. I witness the aural inputs being transferred onto and absorbed by black dancing bodies who are actively participating in dance and expressing it through physical movement. Choreography, from my viewpoint, exemplifies the range of potential outcomes. It functions as an alternative space, a distinct place, and an alternative choice to overcome situations marked by lack, fear, and hostility.

As I navigate this domain, I consciously recognize the stories of marginalized communities who are overlooked, unseen, and without the opportunity to voice their discontent with being ignored. My artistic and choreographic pursuits focus on creating safe spaces where I can openly express myself and communicate my ideas and feelings, especially when met with opposition. These areas function as platforms for deep self-reflection, thorough inquiry, and the ongoing reinforcement of self-acceptance inside my personal realm. Creating dance is my refuge—a space that embraces both the social and physical dimensions of my existence. I see a society that is strongly dedicated to enhancing our capacity for meaningful dialogue and creating strategies for profound societal change, all while unraveling the complexities of simultaneously identifying as both Black and queer .