I was born and raised in Haiti, and most of my ancestors are from Congo, Africa. My country has always had a story of catastrophe, political unrest, precarious housing, and poverty. The lack of political instability has led to loss and pain. Eleven years ago, a natural disaster scarred me. Buildings, houses, and schools were severely damaged. So many people died and got injured. Luckily, my family and I were safe. Unfortunately, I lost a lot of friends. The experience has knocked me to the ground and consumed my life for many years. Looking back, I realize that those horrific memories are still painful. I’ve never been to therapy, but I can express my feelings throughout my designs. The bloody red color was all I could see that day. We were sleeping in camping tents because our homes weren’t safe anymore. This tragedy has been a part of my life experiences, and it inspires me as a designer, art is influential. I will recreate what I felt and experienced to help those intense feelings and sensations associated with fear and anxiety disappear. It will challenge me to get out of my shell and liberate my creative mind. I have always been afraid about the quality of my thinking, and I have the opportunity to let it out through my drawings. Can unexpected tragic events around us be perceived as punishment from God for bad behavior, lack of belief, karma, or random happenings? We may never know why tragedy happens. My work is about finding beauty in darkness, creating a scenario where people can move on, and learning to let go of past hurts.