Artist Statement
My inspiration for this piece comes from contemplation about the expression of self and the ways in which traditional institutions can limit complete creative control. The allusions to Earth's creations are used to create a comparison to the divine right to imagine spontaneously. When I create art, it is my goal to inspire others to do the same.
Recommended Citation
Hernandez, Sophia
(2024)
"Reclaimation of Self,"
be Still: Vol. 8, Article 12.
Available at:
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/bestill/vol8/iss1/12
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About the Artist
Sophia Hernandez is a sophomore at Suffolk University majoring in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. She specializes in writing poetry and creative non-fiction. Growing up in South Florida, her diverse upbringing inspires much of her art. After a semester abroad in Madrid, she is excited to continue broadening her global perspectives. She is the daughter of Carmen Hernandez, Assistant Director of the Standardized Patient Program at KPCOM and has worked as a standardized patient during the summer months.