Archived: Acrobat by Taliana Schmidt

He swings
High.
So high.
His suit is tight,
But he does not mind.
The freedom of swinging,
It undermines
That uncomfortable uniform
That he wears all the time.

Biography: I’ve always been drawn to the arts. I find that creating art is a good outlet and way to connect with other people. Art can bring people together in a way nothing else can. I enjoy creating and sharing it with other people, and I get excited to see what other people create! I love being a part of a close community that fosters creativity which is why I chose to attend Aims. Here I have an opportunity to share my work and be inspired by others as well. I want my work to reach people and bring us together. I enjoy trying new mediums and learning all I can about different art forms, and I find that the best part of this is meeting different kinds of artists and seeing what kind of work they produce. Everyone is so different and our art reflects that. It’s interesting to see the diversity in experiences people have demonstrated through art.