This was a great event filled with beautiful art work,energy and people all in one place. The evening went great because the display was professional and all the acts on stage were unique and captivating. Dimitri and I performed later in the evening but we still managed to grasp the attention of the room as our voices echoed through the audience. We talked about how we inspire each other and what our aspirations are and why we pursue art as a career. Our chemistry on stage was natural, but I knew he was nervous but my presence kept him calm enough to get his words out. He did a great job as he read a poetic excerpt from his journal. I read a poem and had the audience hanging on my every word. I ended the act by saying, "Art is my liberation." Then there was a great applause. I felt really good and had a sense of fulfillment after all the hard work leading up to the night of the show. After our performance a woman in the audience told us that we inspired and touched her soul. I didn't expect my "real talk" as some people call it would evoke a latent passion in this woman I have never met before. I didn't expect my words to be so impactful. I am honored to be blessed with the ability to articulate myself through painting because I couldn't see myself doing anything else. It is my mission to inspire and enlighten as many people as possible on my journey. Thank you Tareesha Burton for your belief in us and giving us the opportunity to showcase our talent.
