Friends Of The Mercer: ELLE
What are you currently working on?
“I just released my first self-published book, ‘Parallel To You’ that consists of poetry written across a span of 15 years, along with photos of hand-made “wearable poetry” pieces: clothing I designed and hand-made myself, wrote, carved and painted poems on, as well as shot with self timer, and I am currently marketing that!”
What's one piece of advice you'd give to others?
“I highly suggest if you’re feeling lost or hopeless, you take the time to study Jesus and his teachings, read books of the lives of saints and the apostles. Sit in silence, meditate, pray, fast from the 3D daily. In my opinion, you’re a creative, this is non-negotiable.”
What makes New York so great for you?
“Being born, raised and based in New York, I was taught that where you were born and how you were raised is never an excuse for the way you act to yourself or others. You must always educate yourself and remain compassionate - and luckily New York has limitless opportunities to expand your mind by spending time with people who think differently than you.”
What's something you're looking forward to?
“We are living in a global techno-capitalist hegemony with our brains and bodies atrophying in this digital AI age. The truth of the world is being revealed to us in this new era. And I’m looking forward to the fact that we have no choice but to come back to being human- focusing on in person community, honesty, and creating”
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