There's something beautiful about discovering an artist whose work not only captivates your heart but also resonates deeply with your own experiences and emotions. It's like stumbling upon a mirror that reflects not just your outward appearance but your innermost thoughts and feelings too.
I love Solo's tone in this article, Reflections on Stillness, Joy, and the Year That Changed Everything.
"Some days were a real pain in the ass. Some were the most beautiful days of my life. This was a different kind of joy. I didn’t need to skip in the sun to feel it. Joy was the sleep I got after releasing secrets from my bones. Joy was telling the truth. Joy was making a song that I didn’t care ever saw the light of day. Joy was taking a trip alone, and just sitting and staring at the water and seeing my reflection and thinking to myself, Damn I'm fine. Joy was having nothing on my calendar, and choosing what to do with my time. Joy was having a friend who didn’t care how ugly I cried, always inviting and encouraging me to just be, however that looked that day. Joy was discovery. Joy was having someone show me beautiful worlds of their own and trusting in the journey. Joy was letting go of control. Joy was just sitting. Joy was seeing how far I had come and waving at my shadows. Joy was accepting that the work is never done, but that every day is a choice".
The original article appeared on the Harpers Bazaar October 2020 digital cover
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