The Art That Made You (Even If You Didn’t Know It)

Hey friend! Last time I visited my hometown in Brazil, a wave of emotion hit me just from the smell of the woodshop next to my grandma’s house. The scent, the brightly colored buildings, the mango tree outside... it all felt deeply familiar, like pieces of my childhood I didn’t realize were shaping me.

That’s the thing about the influences that actually stick. If someone asked, I’d probably name books, art, or places I’ve traveled. But in reality, it’s the overlooked details that leave the deepest imprint.