LATAF

“Love all but trust few because everything is real,      but not everyone is true.”

   

My nature drives me to explore concepts that resonate with me deeply, whether they are words, phrases, or quotes. I’m compelled to look beyond the speaker and delve into the essence of the words themselves.

I have a unique affinity for poetry and quotations, the power of language, whether spoken or written, seems to captivate me.

In our fast-paced, interconnected world, the wisdom of ‘Love all but trust few, because everything is real, but not everyone is true’ is particularly poignant. It speaks to the delicate balance we must strike in our relationships, advocating for love while cautioning us to be discerning in our trust.

   

-Love All But Trust Few: Navigating the Complexities of Modern Relationships by Dr. Phyllis Moreau.
2024, Virginia Beach, VA

in collaboration with Emmanuel Wallace, Keshon Carmon, Eve bridges, Jamareya Thomas, and Hannah Grace.

Reality Versus Truth

“because everything is real, but not everyone is true,” poignantly observes the nature of reality and truth. Reality encompasses everything around us-it is tangible and often indisputable. Truth, however, can be manipulated. People may present a facade or alter facts to suit their purposes. Thus, while our experiences and the world around us are accurate, the truthfulness of individuals is not always guaranteed.

I was a very unstable child and no one really knew how I was going to enforce an offensive behavior to defend myself. I hated this about myself so much that I wanted to channel that energy into the work where now the work itself can defend me. And it’s true, ever since I began devoting all my time into these pieces I no longer felt the need to defend my experience and identity.


my wish is for these to somehow provide that protection for you as it did for me. An acknowledgement that you dont mean harm to others, but to protect yourself. And a reminder that you dont necessarily have to be portrayed any less in beauty for feeling vulnerable all the time.

if you scrolled through everything and got to this point,
just know i love you ꈍ .̮ ꈍ a lot.