Le Jonne
Me for a Moment
What does this place mean to you?
Prospect park centers me.
Tell me more…
One thing I’ve mastered is dissociation. Movies and Tv shows were always my escape.
I always wanted to be somewhere else, thinking it was better than where I am now. I’ve learned to appreciate where I am now.
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I used to work at a Super Market and a Doctor’s office. Everyday I would think to myself, “I’m so excited to leave.”
I lacked direction.
But I can look back now and see this is exactly the path that I was supposed to take to get to where I am right now.
What’s your deepest fear?
Going back to that mindset…
Living inside my head.
What was the epiphany that led you to break free?
Lying to my family that I was going to college.
It took me five years to realize that’s something I shouldn’t be doing. It was awful, unhealthy, and I was living in fear. I didn’t want to disappoint them and I felt like shit every single day.
After continually extending the lie, eventually I ran out of runway. I realized that I needed to accept myself for who I am and live my truth.
After going through that experience, what motivates you in your day to day life now?
I want to be comfortable with myself anywhere and everywhere. I want to live unafraid of judgement. Working as a barista has really helped me with that. I find service very fulfilling and I also enjoy bringing creative visions to life.
In one word, what grounds you?
Integrity.
Honesty.
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I like to feel light. I like to feel free. I want to just exist. Just be. Be happy.
What does the creative process feel like to you?
Like an adrenaline rush. It’s empowering. I want to wake up and create something everyday. I find it rewarding because it’s always a learning process.
What inspires you?
When someone trusts you with their art…
Art is vulnerable.
There’s strength in being vulnerable, and when you can share your vision with someone else, it’s liberating.
