About The Empathetic Chicken

When I was growing up art, was vital. It gave me an outlet & a focus outside of the chaos I knew as home. It allowed me to create a connection to myself & express what was important to me when there was no one there to see or hear me. Art helped me access a sense of home within. When everything around me felt hopeless & overwhelming, all I had to turn to was my imagination. Recognizing this ability & establishing that foundation within has continued to assist me throughout my entire life. I believe we all have the capacity to heal & process our adverse experiences through art & other ways of coming home to ourselves. We can establish our own sense of comfort & belonging when it’s not guaranteed elsewhere. We can refocus our attention & use our imagination as an act of resistance against the harmful effects of misguided authority. We can use it as a form of reclamation of the freedom over our minds. No one can ever truly take that from us if we understand & remember our full power. I’m here to remind you of that. In the words of one of my favorite bands, “Art is the weapon. Your imagination is the ammunition. Stay dirty & stay dangerous. Create & Destroy as you see fit.” -My Chemical Romance Thank you so much for being here! <3Read their story