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Kyrie Rollins has lived in Pullman, Washington their whole life. Dreadful, I know. Through the experiences of living in this isolated town, they have learned and loved in mysterious ways. They have always struggled to find a meaning or goals to pursue among these plains. However, while there is nothing to do, it causes the people of this town to interact in strange ways. This strikes the interest of Kyrie; the interpersonal connections of people and even the own relationships that they’ve gone through.
I have gone through different eras of my themes and inspirations that drive me to create. Along with these changing themes, I’ve changed the way I perform my art as well. As cliché as it sounds, I have explored so many forms of media. From traditional art to graphic design, photography, illustration, and more, I have dipped my toes in as many waters as I can. I’ve been lucky to have access to resources that let me learn about different forms of art and how to create in different ways.
One theme I’ve explored deeply in my work is nostalgia. I indulge in thinking about the past and how my experiences have shaped me. Nostalgia is a feeling of wonder—sometimes positive, sometimes negative. Some people dwell on how they could change the past, while others see it in a bittersweet way. Wishing for a feeling I’ve felt before but never being able to recreate it is as beautiful as it is scary.
Another theme that has appeared more in my work lately is relationships, love, sex, and comfort. I enjoy talking about things in relationships that generally make people uncomfortable. I love how humans feel emotions with and off of each other and how that affects everyday life. I’ve been both a hopeless romantic and a horny bastard my whole life, and the way these two ideals intertwine fascinates me. I romanticize EVERYTHING, and it’s obvious in how I explore relationships in my work.
Overall, I use art as a way to connect with the present moment—whether as a distraction, a coping mechanism, or a way to vent. My work is always personal, portraying intimacy and comfort in discomfort. I want to capture what it means to be human.