I watched his hands from across the street, strong hands working so delicately. I have found peace and balance in the feeling of the delicate paper between my fingers and the repetition of the process - it's beautiful in a ritualistic way. I crossed the street and asked if I could capture a photograph of his hands. We sat, smoked together, and spoke about life, sharing stories connected by something so small. His name is Engerl Concepcion. He's an incredible dancer, father, and friend to many. I don't often talk with the strangers I photograph, making me treasure encounters like these even more.

We all have our own journeys, and with that, our own stories, the ones we wrote ourselves, the ones others have written about us, and the remnants of those passed down to us by others. These stories and moments shape us, and they leave traces of themselves behind as they silently whisper their secrets into the world.

Through the power of the blockchain and my Hidden Stories contract, we created a beautiful convergence of my photography and my fascination with hidden stories, allowing collectors to leave their traces behind by adding their own hidden story to each HS NFT they own.

These stories will be cemented onto the blockchain, with another story being added every time they pass hands, connecting us all.