Yazmin Munoz

Glow Within#

Artist’s Statement#

Desperate to survive in a dark world that forgets its most radiant stars, it’s easy to let that darkness seep into our being. To let go of dreams once held so dearly is the greatest sorrow we must live with. However, we must hold on. Regardless of rejection or ridicule, let yourself be more than your survival. Keep those dreams alive, and let yourself glow in your rawest form. Even if at the end of the day all that’s left is a little flicker of the grand flame you used to be, breathe in fresh air to recuperate what brings you joy. It’s as simple as that, so let your heart take over your mind. Be a tangled mess that only you understand. Or let others in and find that you are more than you thought others see. Because in the end, don’t we all glow within?

About the Artist#

Yazmin Munoz is a Mexican-American poet and photographer from Dallas, Texas. A recent first-generation college graduate of Georgetown University, she is passionate about empowering marginalized voices. Through her creative work, she seeks to connect, heal, and address systemic issues affecting our communities. Find her work featured in Fruitslice, Lovestruck Inkwell, Waffle Fried, Dipity, WILDsound Writing Festival, and Moonstone Arts Center.