I see my installations as the after-effects of acceptance with feeling, and self. As much as we are a spirit within ourselves and a spirit within our beings, we are just flesh at our core. The flesh holds energy and holds memory, we consume and acknowledge flesh on a daily basis. The anatomical parts and viscera are vehicles for this celebration, opening and exploring the parts that hold these memories thoughts, and feelings. I primarily use textiles as a means to explore these ideas, I develop and create various keys and hand-stitch each organ to fit into each particular installation. In addition, my work is greatly influenced by the idea of connection, between self and identity I find that the mediums I use are forgiving and allow for exploration, experimentation, and play.

- Kenzi Rayelle (she/her)

As artist I think it is not only our duty to make the art but it is our job to the bridge the gap between the art and the audience. Because of this, we can no longer be satisfied with being only creators but also curators of community. I've done this by assisting in friends residencies, curated creative workshops of my own, as well as currently planning an event this summer to highlight the importance of music education in Milwaukee Public Schools -- More on that later.

- Emmitt J. Williams (he/him)