A Collection of Lived Experiences
I AM HUMAN brings together stories from people across different walks of life — strangers, friends, loved ones, and individuals I’ve met while living and traveling in different cities.
Each story is written anonymously in the person’s own words, and paired with a drawing created in response to their experience. The anonymity allows for honesty, vulnerability, and a deeper sense of trust.
This collection exists as a reminder that even in divided times, we share more than we realize. When we take the time to listen to one another, we begin to see ourselves reflected in each other. At our core — we are human, and we are connected.
I’m deeply grateful to everyone who trusted me with their story.
I AM HUMAN table book
In memory of the stories never shared, the ones lost on the lips of the dead. Salute to the stories best kept secret and the ones never released from your heart. May they be forever weaved into the fabrics of life and what we call the human experience.
Ideation
I often have an idea embedded into my subconscious before I can fully understand what the greater message will be through my art. Originally, I started this 28-day challenge and found myself gravitating towards travel images from close friends, family, and individuals I knew. I understood that my subconscious would soon show me where I was going with this. Fast forward to day five and six when I had completed my more personal written bio for Art Vancouver and the entire collection came to fusion. I wanted to collect anonymous stories from the incredible individuals I have met throughout my life.