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The work features 2-D, 3-D, and 4-D work; each piece serving as a visual artifact of transformation.\n\nBecoming isn\u2019t about arriving. It\u2019s about highlighting the moments that get us there. The doubt, discovery, and growth that shape who we are. It\u2019s a reminder to learn from the past and plan for the future, but most importantly to live in the present. We become who we are not just through all the choices we make, but through the people we surround ourselves with, the information we take-in, and what we choose to believe or question.\n\n\u201cThis exhibition is about my growth and process, but it\u2019s not singular. Many of my family members, including my mother, aren\u2019t able to attend my graduation due to the ongoing visa ban affecting several African countries. This show is my way of honoring their presence in my life, acknowledging where I\u2019ve come from, and sharing my journey with those who may not be able to witness it in person. 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