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self I just wanna start off by saying thank you

self

I just wanna start off by saying thank you to @thetxstudio for allowing me to create this photo series at their amazing space, and I want to also give special thanks to @victoriadventures for pushing me to even apply for the residency in the first place, to @jacob_tran & @jenuenn for capturing footage of an extended version of this project and to @mikayla_flava for being so great in her work.

for the entirety of last year, I took probably the longest hiatus I could’ve taken in my creative endeavors. I sat back and saw the people around me grow in their own ways, and with that I felt alone, confused, and just dreading everyday that came along especially through quarantine. I know I learned a lot and was really proud of the creatives that I saw progress, but yeah I just felt so behind and not wanting to thrive in the same way they did.

So throughout this photo series (part ii coming out soon), I wanted to visualize the emotions I felt and i assume many others did during COVID. Just feeling suffocated through being a homebody and not being able to grow the way you initially planned on and feeling like there was absolutely nothing you could do. But yeah idk I hope that this message can resonate with you in some way and I am glad to have had this opportunity to be in the position that I am in, and hope to keep doing what I love.

I am planning on also releasing a small zine (photo book) covering this entire series, so let me know and I can get y’all a copy.

Much love, and I hope to see everyone soon. (Also I have a trend of posting at the worst possible times but whatever LOL)

finding the reason why something I’ve always st

finding the reason why

something I’ve always struggled with while creating is seeing the right reasons to create. whether it’d be getting likes or attention, or posting on a weekly schedule, or catering to the norm, I tried my best to create on my own time.

impostor syndrome was something I never really thought could affect me and it hit me harder than I even considered. I always thought (and still do) that my work was meaningless and that I was just doing something that “anyone else could do.” with 2020 getting in the way, I was discouraged in any type of creative outlets and I looked around as all of the creatives around me were grinding away as I just sat around at home everyday, which was awesome to see.

eventually I told myself that I would create with more purpose and take my time no matter how long. I guess this is advice to myself, but it’s always good to take a break and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

throughout this photo series with Daniela, finding somewhere to go and finding people to connect to is something I wanted to convey. but ultimately I hope I can remind myself the reasons why I shoot and create.

thank you to everyone who’s been patient with me and have supported me throughout this journey. i hope to keep doing what I love and create new relationships.

find your reason why,
pat

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