Yanson Hilaire
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Storyteller, Writer
295-9108
Entangled in the might of storytelling, Yanson has always been keen on the craft of words. From inception, his work was a place he found solace and comfort. But it quickly grew to not only provide safety but extend its roots to wield impactful messages between the verbs and subjects to readers.
The limelight never held a profound allure to Yanson. However, it did not stop him from continuing to write and share his love for the Literary Arts. Up until late 2022, he kept most of his work for himself and peers to critique, but as of recent, he has entered numerous competitions and performs his poetry at local events.
As an extension of him, his work comprises of poems, short stories and other pieces deeply rooted in his experience as a Caribbean Youth. Born to Dominica and hailing from the tides of the Southeast, Yanson creates an air of heritage within the fabric of the stories he weaves. Strong ties to nature are seen throughout the whim of his words symbolizing unison with the earth.
With literary works blossoming like tangerine trees, they challenge readers to tackle the spaces of our beings most leave unexplored. Rest assured Yanson coaxes you to see the light in the dark and to investigate the reflection in the mirror with deep introspection.
Artist Statement
Imagine a fish out of water, now a writer with no words; there is no difference. Words are as integral to me as air. In melding the liminal with the inky spaces, we overlook along our psyche I implore to explore. With delicate and immersive wording, I reach within the depths to bring forth strong emotion and thought to uncover the ingrained necessity of reflection and introspection through a Caribbean lens.