Author Archives: The Velvet Duke

Artist Statement (2021)

Politically, collaboration is at the heart of decolonizing ourselves and our artistry. Personally as a creator, especially during the pandemic, I have survived because I’ve collaborated with creators across disciplines. Learning, mentoring, and discovering together are opportunities to heal and thrive through the arts.  Being a collaborative artist as part of this initiative feels likeContinueContinue reading “Artist Statement (2021)”

Asking for help

Asking for help is one of the most important transferable skills in life. Somehow we lose that skill that we had as children. Even as we learn to think independently, we know there are things we don’t understand. “Many hands make light work” When I feel anxious, especially, I already feel like a burden toContinueContinue reading “Asking for help”