Using portraiture as a way to express one’s feelings is healing and reflective. 

I keep a digital diary full of thoughts through imagery, writing, performance, and video.
 

Ultimately, creating an atmosphere of inspiration, hope and encouragement.

As a woman who has experience many traumas through loss, love and physical violence. 
 

Who has endured negative stereotypes around her race, gender, and identity. 
 

But who has also overcame it and made a way out of no way.

I am here. 

And it’s important for me to stand in my truth, share my voice
 

and create a series of writings, artworks and photos to encourage and uplifts others in their

 

process of healing through the creative process.

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   -  Jas Parker