In my writing and visual art, I have always been drawn to the effects of violence--imagined, inflicted, and imported.
Anyone who has known me for any time knows I like to create fake bruises and abrasions on myself. I once faked a broken arm when I worked at Baskin Robbins (complete with yellow knuckles); I spent a week scooping with my left hand. My stories like "Little Bird" and "Papa" and "A Blind Play of Social Forces" all deal with children navigating the violence of the adults in their lives.
It took some strong convincing, but Keillor agreed to help me out on this potential photo project. This is just round one, and thankfully my son has no idea how to hit someone.
#childhood #interrupted #violence #violins #boxing #bareknuckle #bruised #beated #beat #winner #dive #takeadive #kids #justkids *haircut by @the_gentlemans_choice
