When I grew up in public housing, we were always reminded that it wasn't our property. When my parents bought a townhouse, we had no official front or backyard, only a corner. Now, for the first time in my life, I have a backyard, and I plan on doing what I want with it. I will use my resources as an involved artist in the Phoenix community to bring people to my backyard once a month to witness innovative, new works—encouraging an alternative voice and providing an addition to the gallery setting.