Artistic Statement
From a young age, I have felt a profound calling to share stories; whether it be in the form of performing, or writing. From creating short plays with my great grandmother, to producing household talent shows, the word creative stamped me early. With that realization, I made myself a promise to tell stories boldly and truthfully. As I continued listening to my inner artist, I felt compelled to craft narratives centered on my experience as a Black woman, aspiring to give voice to diverse female characters. I define my work as filling a pivotal gap in important conversations and themes we, as society, are scared to indulge in. As stern as that sounds, my writing style allows me to tackle daunting conversations head on in adventurous, fun ways. I describe my writing as unique, exciting, and dynamic, while also holding the truth of heavy and thought provoking. I crave storytelling because I crave to create. My form is often poetic. I am drawn to the complexities of words, and the infinite ways in which we can use them. I believe that if something is pulling you, it’s not by accident. Plays come to you at the moment you need them the most. Writing, for me, is a tool used for changing the world one story at a time.
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Kamiah Vickers
Artistic Statement
From a young age, I have felt a profound calling to share stories; whether it be in the form of performing, or writing. From creating short plays with my great grandmother, to producing household talent shows, the word creative stamped me early. With that realization, I made myself a promise to tell stories boldly and truthfully. As I continued listening to my inner artist, I felt compelled to craft narratives centered on my experience as a Black woman, aspiring to give voice to diverse female characters. I define my work as filling a pivotal gap in important conversations and themes we, as society, are scared to indulge in. As stern as that sounds, my writing style allows me to tackle daunting conversations head on in adventurous, fun ways. I describe my writing as unique, exciting, and dynamic, while also holding the truth of heavy and thought provoking. I crave storytelling because I crave to create. My form is often poetic. I am drawn to the complexities of words, and the infinite ways in which we can use them. I believe that if something is pulling you, it’s not by accident. Plays come to you at the moment you need them the most. Writing, for me, is a tool used for changing the world one story at a time.