Micah was a quirky young man — a true artist at heart — whose voice was silenced too soon. This piece is based on a photo of him at around the age of 17 or 18, showing off his first tattoo. I was struck by the vulnerability of the pose, which seemed to capture his essence – a young man willing to expose himself fully to the world, living bravely and pursuing his own self-determined journey. His pursuit of a fully authentic life inspires me.