For many years I put my creativity on a shelf, taking for granted that she would always be there, waiting for me to remember her. Lucky for me, I always had something outside of myself to blame for my lack of time, energy, or resources to live the creative life I felt burning inside of me. But, when life stripped me away of all my excuses, I was left standing alone in an empty room with nobody to blame but myself. This is when I realized I couldn’t ignore the call of my inner creative anymore. For me, creative expression is a need, just like eating or sleeping. If I attempt to ignore or push her away, my overall well-being suffers. It took me a long time to realize that the lack of creativity in my life was causing me such distress, but it’s a relief to have pinpointed the issue. However, now that I know self-neglect was the root of my pain, it’s my responsibility to heal.

Thus, this website is a love letter to my creativity, the part of me that has been long neglected on that shelf. She deserves to be seen, appreciated, and valued, first and foremost by me, but hopefully, you appreciate her too. Thanks for being here.

Alison is a writer, dancer, and visual artist based in Los Angeles, CA.