the afterword

this was one of the most important and impactful experiences of my life so far. I changed forms many times throughout this process and i am so grateful to have made it out alive and still healing. After Reid died, I spent a year grieving through art and produced what you see here. I am so grateful to have this outlet. I am so grateful that I can share it with you. And I am so grateful that you are here. Thank you.

• nearly — Nearly Lemon, love of my life and best friend
• deven — Deven Bridges, right hand man
• kaylan — Kaylan Lemon, sister who gets it
• xavier — Xavier Lemon, cousin and number one collector
• kyle — Kyle Edwards, deep feeler
• howie — Anthony Howard, supporter through making
• mark — Mark Otuke, most interested in my creations over time
• figs — Gabriel Figueroa, first jiu jitsu professor
• costa — Gabriel Costa, second jiu jitsu professor and lover of art
• mom — Tina Lemon, never gives up
• dad — Rodney Lemon, will always listen
• korie — Korie Griggs, truer words have never been spoken
• sunshine — Sunshine Lately, pressure relieved through house cleaning
• ashley — Ashley Bridges, no judgement given ever
• kids — 4x Names Redacted, how lovely you are
• guests — Attended at Re:Public on March 13, 2026, wow how cool thank you so much

2024–2026

the originals hang somewhere; they are not in here.