"Screaming For So Long My Voice Hurts" Poetry by Brandi Hofer
This book really is a culmination of countless thoughts, emotions and experiences that I am so grateful to have had. Although some of the experiences were life-altering and painful, I am honoured to share with you how they have impacted my life, in the hope that you, too, will connect to these words.
For every womxn who has gone through these same motions, felt these same pains, and still chooses to take a step forward each day, I see you.
I no longer care what you have to say
you never heard me in the first place
I’ve been screaming so long my voice hurts
I’ve be running so long I can’t remember stillness
I’ve been working so long I forgot what it is to play
please
TELL me how your really feel
where can I find myself again?
I came into this world after all…
the main character in my own story
- Brandi
About The Artist:
Hello, I'm Brandi Hofer, and I wear many creative hats. I'm an artist, muralist, author, podcaster, and educator, with a passion for making meaningful connections through art.
I'm proud to be a collected Canadian Artist, with my work exhibited internationally and across North America. Recently, I had the privilege of showcasing my pieces in the vibrant art scene of NYC.
A highlight of my career has been the completion of my largest project to date, a monumental 3082 sq/ft mural titled Choose Love and Join Hands in Truth and Reconciliation. Along with the installation of this massive project, we ran an Indigenous Mentorship Program. To celebrate the project we held and unveiling and Final Ceremony with elders blessing, dancing and drumming. This collaboration with my community holds great personal significance.
In 2021, I took my commitment to creative education further by founding an Art Academy in partnership with my local public school district, with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and self discovery. Additionally, I established the Colour Me Happy online Community, Book, and Podcast, aiming to spread creative joy far and wide. In the coming years, I'm excited to take my educational workshops to the next level by building an eco-friendly artist residency and arts centre right here in Canada.
My artwork has been featured on national television and has graced the pages of international publications and the prestigious Saatchi Gallery. I'm grateful for the support of collectors like Jillian Harris, Sarah Baeumler, Andrew Salgado, Jann Arden, and Sarah Nicole Landry (thebbirdspapaya).
My studio, where my children and I create, is nestled in the tranquil Canadian prairies. It's not just a space, but a sanctuary for artistic expression and shared moments of creativity.