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In so many ways as humans, we are all ART and ARTIST at the same time, formulating stories and concepts every day. Just the thought of conception brings up a discussion.

When does it start, to whom are we speaking about, what do we what do we decide to do with the concept.... and the story goes on.

As art and artist, we are simply after the story. The function of that

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that story, who it touches, inspires… Where do we find community in the story that revolves around the art?

To what price does the Art inform the world, and help bring clarity to a perspective. We are Art and We are all Artists, bringing smiles and frustration… Lending possibilities to extend those smiles or finding a way to better inform the frown...

What’s this conversation about? I am simply provoking a feeling so you can feel who I am. A mere picture of society in 500 words or less. This is my art. I am the artist behind these words. What are they to you?

Am I inciting the right questions to impact the world of him, her, they, them, he, she… Am I enough? And do I have the right to own the title of an Artist if all I ever do is breathe deeper for myself… or do I have to change something for your eyes in order to give my eyes sight?

Credits from Pages 162-163 are listed on Page 165.