Independence (he/him) is a multifaceted artist and photographer from Minneapolis, Minnesota. At a young age he discovered a love for skateboarding and snowboarding, where he began to explore his artistic practice. He is inspired by lived experience, and throughout his artwork has an instinctual desire to render control through chaos. As he creates a platform, he hopes to utilize his resources and artistic ability to facilitate change. Along with this, he hopes he can inspire others to do the same. Attending The Minneapolis College of Art and Design, he graduated in spring 2023 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography.

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