The Black Rose

27/40

She's too weird......

She's too uncomfortable.....

She's too dark......

No. She's beautiful and brave and talented. She stands out from the crowd because she embraces her difference. She is creative and cares so deeply. Her kindness as sharp and deep. Her flaws - if thats what we want to call them - she doesn't hide from. Her honesty is raw. Brutal. She feels so deeply. Her passion and her talent collide and she - is - gifted. She is fascinating and a miracle. A breath of fresh air. 

This piece is inspired by the unbelievable gifted Christina Aguilera. Growing up she was the dark contrast to the candy shop sweetness of Britney (The Sweetheart). I loved them both but for different reasons. I saw Christina at Sheffield arena - and she was singing a pure vocal - just her and the mike. the vivid memory I have is her in a black dress - and she was giving it EVERYTHING. Her voice was exquisite. the power of her trajectory. The whole arena was silent, completely captivated by her. And her voice broke. it crumbled. The realness. the rawness, it was pure beauty. She carried on - like the Queen she is. It never left me. And Dirty is one of my favourite dancing tunes..... pure sex.