Stephanie Bastos

Do I trust what I see? Do I trust myself? Am I perfect? Am I disabled or mislabeled? VULNERABILITY/ STRENGTH poem by Valerie Burton STRONG Resilience is better than strength Vulnerability is the portal to liberation and enlightenment STOP and notice the fear in the body. STOP and PAUSE Notes on vulnerability and resiliency as metaphor: FLAGS of Dragon scales- Armour style Habits of denying vulnerability- (Physical) TUMBLING is my way out and through Pressing Down, push under- DE pression

As I continue to embark on the adventure of being human and making art, I am always considering where and what are my value's. I use this curiosity as a measure for being fully human and present in body, mind and spirit. So I decided to embark in the art making process based on my life to illuminate theme's of resiliency and strength I'm a good case study in the sense that I am very strong physically, mentally and spiritually