MEET MERRELL
Merrell Miles Westerman (she/her/hers), an Arkansas Delta native, was raised on southern sunshine and a rich heritage in the arts. Merrell is a writer, documentary style photographer, intermodal expressive artist, and vocalist in Arkansas. In her work, Merrell values storytelling, and she emphasizes the sharing of personal but universal truths.
Merrell earned her BA in English - Creative Writing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, and she is a graduate of Expressive Arts Florida Institute. She is also a Certified Zentangle Teacher®.
BIO
I tell stories through the arts.
I write, I photograph utilizing both film and digital technology, I sing, and I am an intermodal expressive artist.
My creative process begins with being still, whether in nature, in connection with others, or simply with myself. Once still, I observe, I interact, I witness, and then I convey truth. My primary objective is conveying personal but universal truths in a palatable way.
I aim to facilitate discourse, especially surrounding potentially challenging realities, such as the passage of time, grief and loss, mental health, chronic illness, generational cycles, and the environment.
I create as a means of mindfulness and healing for myself.
I create to cultivate mindfulness, awareness, and a sense of comfort with authenticity in discourse and overall existence. I am committed to facilitating and honoring creative expression.
I aim to communicate that life itself is art.
