Other People's Keys

once upon a time in italy

(note:  it’s worth pointing out that Sylvia K, who sent this key, is a tremendous artist.  she is modest on the internet, but her work is worth seeking out, and she did a beautiful portrait of me that can be seen here.)

Once upon a time, in a small town in Italy (constantly plunged into fog), there was a little girl in a pretty red coat.  She felt lost, lonely, clinging tight to her stuffed animals.  All the time, she drew.  But she was somehow ashamed of it, and hurriedly hid her sketches in a locked drawer.  No… that little girl was me.  I have been sharing my art (in fact, giving it away too… I own very little of it) for years, and it’s the most beautiful feeling ever.  Therefore, I don’t need the key to my secret drawer anymore.  I’m sure you’ll have a better use for it.

-Sylvia K