I’ve been feeling inspired to write lately but trying to find my ideal style was nagging me for a long time. I couldn’t make up my mind if I wanted to write fiction or non-fiction and the type of stories I would tell. So there I sat for hours staring into the abyss. Then I was reminded to go back to my why. My art is my representation of letting go of perfectionism and embracing authenticity and transparency. As much as I enjoy reading books about drugs, murder and psychos, I have to write what makes sense to me. This could change later as I find my style slowly evolving. The inspiration behind it is my years of journal writing, music, my environment, conversations and observing people off+on social media. I’m lowkey stalking and studying (LOL). Also, my moods. From peaceful to pissed off, I can create in nearly any mood.
So what can you expect with my faceless portraits+microfics? This will be written as a journal style. I’m not only sharing my deep thoughts but also the thoughts of others. No name dropping. Can you relate to the story? Do you know someone else that has a similar experience? Do you see yourself in the faceless portrait? Connect with the portraits and the story as you will. Just raw writing.
I made a few portraits a while back and afterwards I felt inspired to write something for them. Enjoy.
I am not you’re savior. I don’t want you to believe in me that much. Tell me that deep shit that sounds like a sad song I keep on repeat. Explain to me why it’s you and never them that’s always hurt. Tell me why you’re utterly lonely. It’s ok…you can trust me but my love and kindness only go so far. You won’t let me lift you up because you’re too invested in staying down. So why am I here? You want someone to listen to your story…all of it. The real conversation you wanna have but don’t know how. I don’t wanna know your whole story because I’m not interested. Deep down inside you don’t like the person you are…probably disgusted. My kindness and cool conversation brought us together but please don’t count on me to fix you. I’m busy.
Thank you for reading!
Peace,
Alex B
I love that you're using your own visual art as a muse for your written art. I am deeply inspired whenever you post your faceless portraits and look forward to reading the stories you write from them. I also love that you're allowing yourself to play around with what works for you. So often a blocker for us is feeling like we need to stick with one thing we're absolutely sure of with no room to play or change our minds.