I am Ray Levante, a US-based artist with roots in Raleigh, NC, raised by a resilient black single mother. From my earliest days, I faced life's challenges independently, masking the complexities of my reality behind the facade of school. Moving from place to place, often residing in motels due to the absence of a permanent home, shaped my journey. But in all that chaos, my creative imagination became my safe space. No need to hide—it's just me ...