LOOKING IN, LOOKING OUT
Hallie Rae Ward
Fiber, LEDs, wood, mirror
84” x 32” x 18”
2023
Commissioned artwork by my collector for their luxury downtown condo in downtown Austin, TX.
Looking In, Looking Out
I look in, to truly see myself.
I look in, to celebrate, evaluate, and elevate.
I look in, to see my light.
I look in, to feel deeply.
I look in, to love fully.
I look in, so that I can look out
And be true to who I am always.
I look out, I see a sublime sunset.
I look out, I’m inspired by earth’s nature.
I look out, I see the grandeur of human creations.
I look out, I’m inspired by human nature.
I look in, so that I can look out,
To reflect and appreciate
Life’s journey now and ahead.
Looking In, Looking Out
HUMMINGBIRD
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poetry book (accordion style)
- 3”x 3” - book
2024
$895
** Available for purchase, CONTACT
Fluttering with an affinity
An affinity for the nectar
The nectar that fuels you
The nectar that hydrates you
Light as a feather
Luck in the air
Moments of JOY when we’re together
Wingbeats of resilience
I’m iridescent and brilliant
BIG UP JA!
(inspired by Jamaica)
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
—-- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
—-- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2023
SOLD
(video of color changing - coming soon!)
(new poem - coming soon!)
Jamaica has grit.
Jamaica has pride.
Jamaica’s heroes,
Are power for the people,
Unity and strength,
Get up, Stand up
Ride or die.
Layers of tropical vibes.
Lush jungles and mountains,
Paradise blue sea, beach side and cliffside.
Flowing rivers and climbing waterfalls.
All fruits ripe.
Jamaican meals with flavor and spice.
Stir the pepper pot,
with folklore, traditions, and customs,
Where stories are told and lessons are taught.
Skanking at the parties.
The selector with the riddims and BOOM.
Dance crews synchronized and with new moves.
The vibes are big and your energy will groove.
BIG UP & BLESS UP
LARGE UP & TUN UP
STAY UP & LIVE UP
WAY UP!
EXCELSIOR
[ New York City ]
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
Photo book (accordion style)
- 3”x 3” - photo book
2023
$895
** Available for purchase, CONTACT
EXCELSIOR
[ EXCELSIOR - NEW YORK CITY - EVER UPWARD ]
The buzz of the city, contagious.
It’s the best version of me, vivacious!
The vibes are everywhere.
The hustle, the grind,
The upper echelon & the divine.
Art & biz run the streets.
Diversity is the heartbeat.
Hearts making moves.
Everybody is creating their groove.
Your destination is here.
The big city,
New York City.
GEZELLIG!
[ Amsterdam, Netherlands ]
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
Photo book (accordion style)
- 3”x 3” - photo book
2023
SOLD
GEZELLIG!
[ Amsterdam is GEZELLIG ]
[ GEZELLIG is conviviality, cozy, fun ]
[ GEZELLIG is a sense of belonging & connection ]
[ GEZELLIG is being at peace with the pace & enjoy life ]
Big GEZELLIG energy.
Full of enjoyable synergy.
Parallel paths between boat and bike.
Immersed in a world
Where canals & architecture are dreamlike.
Deep roots where history is told.
Sweet thoughts where the tulips unfold.
Creativity embedded within.
Real and raw vibes are here, take a spin.
It’s a life-is-good life of quality.
GEZELLIG connections & ecology.
MARFA LIGHTS
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
Photo book (accordion style)
- 3”x 3” - photo book
2023
SOLD
MARFA LIGHTS
A magical place,
A historical place,
A creative place,
A desert place.
A place with grit and growth.
A place where you are
At peace with your pace.
Grounded by flatlands & vast lands.
A sense of solitude, a sense of self.
Me, myself, and I
And the great blue skies.
Embrace the rolling hills of life.
Embrace big ideas
Inspired by nearby mountainsides.
Thrilled by your journey’s mystery,
Your choices are yours,
Creating your own history.
THE GREAT PYRAMIDS
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
Photo book (accordion style)
- 3”x 3” - photo book
2023
SOLD
Video of color changing - coming soon
THE GREAT PYRAMIDS
As soon as you step on the grounds,
Ancient Egyptian history abounds.
A wonder of the world,
In awe of its grandeur.
Monumental for all eternity.
A sense of pride and identity.
Experiencing its present & past duality,
In tune with its power & spirituality.
The power of a vision.
The power of a purpose.
Working with the universe,
All are fully immersed.
SUN RITUALS
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2023
SOLD
Video of light beam changing color
The sun rises & we rise up.
Wake up the senses,
Fuel the body,
Center the mind,
Put yourself together,
Ready to rock this day.
The sun sets & we settle down.
Wrap up & reflect,
Fuel the body,
Relax the mind,
Lay yourself down,
Ready to dream the night away.
We each have our rituals.
Setting the tone,
Setting intentions,
Fulfilling and recharging.
Reflecting & connecting.
The sun rises,
The sun sets,
Each and every day.
WILD BLUE YONDER
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
——- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
——- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2023
SOLD
Video of light beam changing color:
https://youtube.com/shorts/cE6U2ZzveAk?feature=share
The great blue sky,
Expands far and wide,
Uniting us all.
The sun shines through,
Creating a sky blue,
Brightening our days.
Look up at the sky.
There’s power, freedom, & tranquility,
Look up at the sky.
Feel and embrace humility.
The Wild Blue Yonder
Is ours to enjoy.
The Wild Blue Yonder
Is for us to navigate & wander.
FEET ON THE GROUND, HEAD IN THE CLOUDS
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2023
SOLD
Video of light beam changing color:
https://youtube.com/shorts/PrKuj8yZnKs?feature=share
Feet on the ground,
Feeling the earth,
Knowing within there’s always a way.
Head in the clouds,
Dreaming big dreams,
Exploring views, nothing in the way.
Connecting with nature,
Creating with ideas,
An energy body with a lot to say.
You’re here for a reason.
The universe welcomes you.
The earth cares for you.
It’s up to you
to be fulfilled
And find your own way.
SOPHISTICATED SERENITY
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
——- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
——- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2022
SOLD at Red Dot ArtSpree, fundraiser exhibition for
Women and Their Work
SOPHISTICATED SERENITY
Peace in the mind, body, & soul.
Traveling the world, embracing all that it holds.
Values to strive for and live for.
The more I travel, the more I learn.
The more I expand, the more I understand.
There’s many ways to live a life.
The world is your oyster so choose yours.
As I absorb all that I can,
Happiness is found with peace within.
Staying true to me
Will lead me to deep hearted glee,
Where I can be at peace wherever, guaranteed.
Engage in the journey of sophisticated serenity.
You need both to be the best you can be.
This is when the light beam is OFF
ESSENTIAL ENERGIES:
ENERGY ELEMENTS
Hallie Rae Ward
Fiber LED light beam (color changing with remote) and an accompanying poem
48” x 1.75” - light beam // 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
Light beam can be installed vertical or horizontal.
Included is the poem that was created for the light beam.
2022
* SOLD at Art for the People Gallery
Video of ENERGY ELEMENTS cycling through colors!
https://youtu.be/kswNHkyh2xM
ENERGY ELEMENTS
• Unite with the universe & fully realize your true nature through THOUGHT.
• Trust your intuition and be led by your wisdom & inner LIGHT.
• Communicate and express yourself through the universe’s ETHER.
• Love and be open like fresh AIR.
• Rise like the flames of FIRE.
• Feel and flow like WATER.
• Be grounded like EARTH.
ESSENTIAL ENERGIES:
MY ENERGY BODY
Hallie Rae Ward
Fiber LED light beam (color changing with remote)
and an accompanying poem
48” x 1.75” - light beam // 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
Light beam can be installed vertical or horizontal.
Included is the poem that was created for the light beam
2022
* SOLD at Art for the People Gallery
Video of MY ENERGY BODY cycling through colors!
https://youtu.be/AcHOFpM0Ytk
MY ENERGY BODY
• I understand
• I see
• I speak
• I love
• I do
• I feel
• I am
ESSENTIAL ENERGIES :
YOU & ME : HARMONIC ENERGY
Hallie Rae Ward
Fiber LED light beam (color changing with remote)
and an accompanying poem
48” x 1.75” - light beam // 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
Light beam can be installed vertical or horizontal.
Included is the poem that was created for the light beam.
2022
SOLD at Art for the People Gallery
Video of YOU & ME : HARMONIC ENERGY
cycling through colors!
https://youtu.be/dSS8hDPowcU
YOU & ME : HARMONIC ENERGY
I understand • We understand • I understand
I see • We see • I see
I speak • We speak • I speak
I love • We love • I love
I do • We do • I do
I feel • We feel • I feel
I am • We are • I am
THE BIG DIVE
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
——- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
——- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2021
* SOLD at Art for the People Gallery
THE BIG DIVE
Look at the pelicans fly.
They fly high and take a big dive.
They risk their lives to learn to dive.
They need to dive in order to survive.
When they dive, it’s for a catch.
The catch of the day,
Calls for a HOORAY!
SENSUAL & PROFOUND
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
——- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
——- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2021
$895
Available for purchase, CONTACT
Palm trees.
Green and expands like a fan,
Dances in the wind.
Its vibe is a sensual zen.
Feels like paradise.
Stands tall and proud
And is quite profound.
PEACEFUL & PRESENT
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
——- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
——- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2021
* SOLD at Art for the People Gallery
You and Me
And the soothing sea breeze.
I breathe in the sea
And soak in all of me.
Peaceful and present,
I swim through the waves,
Ride the swells,
Just me with the sea.
THE GOLDEN HOUR
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
——- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
——- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2021
SOLD at Art for the People Gallery
The golden hour.
The sun rises and the sun shines.
The beach wakes up
As I wake up.
It’s fresh and peaceful.
Grateful for the day.
There’s no other view,
Like an ocean view.
There’s no other view,
Like a thankful view
To start the day.
LIGHTHEARTED
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
——- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
——- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2021
SOLD - client purchased through Art for the People Gallery
Being LIGHTHEARTED is contagious.
There’s a time and a place,
But it makes you vivacious.
The feeling of glee
And enjoying life as it should be.
Big or little,
Let’s laugh and be happy,
Because we’re here right now, you and me.
This is what it looks like when it’s off.
MOONLIGHT
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
——- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
——- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2021
SOLD
Late nights workin’.
Late nights playin’.
A night owl naturally.
I look up and the MOONLIGHT shines on me.
Just me and the moon,
I reveal my true tune.
As I look up at the moon,
I know you’re looking up too.
Let us bask in the MOONLIGHT,
Near or afar.
It’s never an au revoir,
But a full reservoir
Of feeling love and knowing,
That no matter where or who you are,
We can both look up at the moon.
GREENLIGHT
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
——- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
——- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2021
SOLD - client purchased through Art for the People Gallery
GREENLIGHT means GO!
The time is now, Carpe Diem!
Create and speak to the universe.
Accept the gifts and truly receive them.
Give back and be kind,
All through the journey’s time.
You only live once,
So GO GO GO!
Live life to the fullest.
Your time is your focus.
This is what it looks like when it’s off.
Paying HOMEage
Hallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
——- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
——- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2021
SOLD
I am me
And I revel in the diversity of WE.
We have communities that create,
Pockets of cultures to celebrate,
Let’s give them space to generate.
It’s important for our roots to have a voice.
Say it loud and make some noise.
Learn the history,
Love the diversity,
Live life peacefully.
Pay HOMEage for what has been,
Show HOMEage for what is to be.
when the light beam is off
PolyProfessional
AVAILABLE, CONTACT for questions & purchaseHallie Rae Ward
Light Beam: fiber, tube, LEDs
(with color changing remote)
——- 48” x 1.75” - light beam
Poem: paper & wood
——- 4.5” x 3.5” x 1” - poem
2021
$895
AVAILABLE at Art for the People Gallery
“PolyProfessional”
What do you like to do?
How are you going to work it?
Dreams do come true.
Being PolyProfessional is for you.
You may have 1, 2, or 3 things that you do.
Because you do what you have to,
To be in your passion.
Therefore you learn along the way and take action.
It’s a lifestyle to embrace.
It’s a vision and a vibe you feel inside
Like a deep bass.
Being creative, being driven, welcoming abundance,
Will empower you and let you advance.
Hang in there and thrive, we believe in you.
Live and love life with intention.
You are the fuel to your own engine.
when the light beam is off
Lightful
Exhibition at Art for the People Gallery
2021
** Light beams sold individually **
Experience and Collect each beam on the
Lightful exhibition page !
Light Beams aka HallieBeams :
(alphabetical order, not order on wall)
CANDLELIGHT (sold)
DELIGHT (sold)
ENLIGHTEN (sold)
EARTHLIGHT (sold)
LIGHTHOUSE (sold)
LIGHTNING (sold)
LIMELIGHT (sold)
MOONLIGHT (sold)
SKYLIGHT (sold)
SPOTLIGHT (sold)
SUNLIGHT (sold)
TWILIGHT (sold)
Dreaming in Blue
fiber LED light beam (color changing with remote)
4’ x 1.75”
2021
SOLD
Dreaming in Blue.
All the water I swim through.
The slip and slide I glide through.
The blueberries and the popsicles too.
The great blue sky.
A pair of blues jeans between my thighs.
The bluejays, chatty and brave.
Blues eyes have an electromagnetic wave
As powerful as the big ocean waves.
When I dream in blue,
I have a great time with myself and you.
when the light beam is off
looking up through the green canopy
fiber LED light beam
4’ x 1.75”
2021
SOLD - client purchased through Art for the People Gallery
looking up through the green canopy
i see a sky that cures the insanity.
a moment of peace,
a moment with nature.
a peace of mind during all of the grind.
taking a moment,
to always look up.
a moment for you,
to feel life's hue.
when the light beam is OFF
See The Light & Be The Light
LEDs, fiber, tubes
4’ x 1.75” each
2021
SOLD - commissioned by patron for home
See the light of possibilities.
Create the light of opportunities.
Be the light of anything and everything.
Super & Serene
LEDs, Fiber, tube
4’ x 1.75”
2021
SOLD - commissioned by patron for home
Super & Serene.
Bright & Beautiful.
Your flow balances between
A lily pad floating peacefully
And a shooting star gliding gleefully.
Grateful and grounded,
Your ignition sparks.
Stay true to you
And embrace all of your parts.
Foreplay / Four Play
LEDs (color changing), fiber, tubes, wood, paint
36” x 50” x 6”
Dec. 2020
$4,000
** Available for purchase, CONTACT
** Showed at The Femme Abstract
Foreplay / Four Play.
It’s new, it’s smooth, & sets the mood.
It leads the way to bright beginnings
And lets us receive all of the winnings.
Every flow is intentional
With its ebb and flow being natural.
VERVE
LEDS, tube, yarn
48” x 1.75” diameter
2020
SOLD - client purchased through Art for the People Gallery
VERVE.
Do you have it?
The vigor,
The vibe,
The spirit,
The colors.
The everlasting flow.
The ongoing glow.
Positively Poppin’,
Poppin’ Positively.
It’s all within.
It’s your turn to choose
What you’re going to get.
When you reach within,
Choose VERVE,
What you deserve.
(this is the beam with the light is off)
Hanging in a group exhibition at Art For The People Gallery
Ebb & Flow & Glow
Hardwired LEDs, tube, yarn
30” x 48” x 1.75”
2020
SOLD - Commissioned through Art + Artisans Consulting for client, HillTop Apartments.
(New Build, UT Student Housing, July 2020)
Ebb & Flow & Glow.
Just look at you go.
You have your wings out wide
And with the energy of a high five,
You live your life how you decide.
You’ll ebb and flow
And your glow will grow.
So carpe diem forever and today
And let your glow help lead the way.
You are a light beam shining bright.
Live your best life, day and night.
Jubilation Journey
Earthing + See the Light + Carpe Diem
Pipe cleaners, wood, paint, LED, yarn, tube
29.5” x 49.5” x 6”
** Available for purchase, CONTACT
** Sold individually or together
———Sold “Carpe Diem #1”
———Sold “See The Light”
Earthing
Make a connection with the ground.
Look up to the great blue sky.
Up, down, side to side the flow is continuous and connected.
We walk with the earth.
We give thanks.
We are humble.
Surround yourself with love and support.
Gain clarity and love for self.
See the Light
See the light of possibilities.
Create the light of opportunities.
Be the light of anything and everything.
Carpe Diem
Your foundation is clear and grounded.
You see the light and possibilities.
Today is your day!
Go for it!
Put your mind to it.
I see the light of a brand new day
Mixed Media - yarn, tube, LED light
4’ x 1.5” diameter
2019
SOLD, currently hanging at Stars Cafe, Austin, TX
Life is good! No matter what you’re going through, take a deep breath, and remember that the light always exists and the shift can happen now.
I really connected with these lyrics by Dolly Parton...
“ 'Cause I can see the light of a clear blue morning
I can see the light of a brand new day
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
And everything's gonna be all right
It's gonna be okay. ”
- Dolly Parton "Light of a Clear Blue Morning"
Video of colors: https://youtu.be/OzPu0Ps-FBQ
Whipped Cream
Tube, Yarn, LED light strip
4’ x 1.5” diameter (photo shows colors it cycles through)
2019
SOLD - in patron’s home
You’re as sweet as Whipped Cream.
Your touch is as light as a feather.
Your presence is always a treat.
You get a long with many.
I always look forward to when we meet.
2 x the Smiles
tube, yarn, LED light strips
4’ x 1.5” diameter each
2019
SOLD - hanging in patron’s home
2 x the Smiles
2 x the Laughs
In a relationship, we have many beams of light which are the positive aspects of the relationship.This helps the relationship stay fresh, and is why you keep coming back for more.
2x the FUN
tube, yarn, LED light strips
4’ x 1.5” diameter each
2019
**SOLD - hanging in patron’s home
2 x the FUN
2 x the LOVE
In a relationship, we have many beams of light which are the positive aspects of the relationship.This helps the relationship stay fresh, and is why you keep coming back for more.
Petite Baton: Tres Amigos
Mixed Media
4’ x 1.5” each
2019
SOLD - commission for art patron
Life is good with your crew! Connect with people that shine bright with you! Be present with the special people in your life.
Petite Baton:
Trip the Light Fantastic
Hallie Rae Ward
Mixed Media
4’ x 1.5”
2019
SOLD - commission for art patron
You & Me. Vibe & Move. Eyes closed. Feel Free.
Morning Sky & Reflection
Hallie Rae Ward
Mixed Media
8’ tall each
(sold separately or together)
2018
SOLD - Morning Sky (1) // Available for Commission
SOLD - “Reflection” // Available for Commission
“Morning Sky”
Calm, fresh, clear, and blue.
“Reflection”
Reflection.
In nature.
In human nature.
** Example of Positive Glow Beams light options and cycles HERE
Which Way Are You Going?
Mixed Media
7’6″ x 3′10" diameter
2015
** Available for purchase, CONTACT
Exhibited at:
Gallery 701 at the Long Center, January – October, 2016 (Austin, Texas)
Which Way Are You Going?
Climb up the ladder to cloud 9.
Climb down the ladder to see what we need to refine.
Look inside and deeply acknowledge,
Our truths, our choices are symbolic of what we need to nourish and demolish
To reach our highest height of internal peace of mind,
Find & create how we align
With ourselves and this world.
Hallie Beams: On & On
Mixed Media
73″ x 15"
2015
**Available for purchase, CONTACT
Exhibited at:
Gallery 701 at the Long Center, January – October, 2016 (Austin, Texas)
People’s Gallery, January – December, 2015 (Austin, Texas)
Everyone has a beam of light inside themselves, and that beam travels from you to each person you meet, going on and on. Everything we do involves people in one way or another. You have to discover what makes you happy, and extend that to others. In the meantime, like it or not, your life journey continues, and, with each step you take, you must decide who stays in your life, and when you need to move on.
Hallie Beams: Cool Corner
Mixed Media
55″ x 7″ x 10.5"
2015
SOLD
Exhibited at:
Gallery 701 at the Long Center, January – Present, 2016 (Austin, Texas)
Art for the People, May – June, 2015 (Austin, Texas)
Everyone has to find their portal of happiness to be able to relax and chill, and when you can, share it with someone else.
Hallie Beams: The Almighty (8ft)
Mixed Media
2014
SOLD - Esther’s Follies, permanent installation, 2016 (Austin, Texas)
Exhibited at:
- Gallery 701 at the Long Center, January – October, 2016 (Austin, Texas)
- Art for the People, May – June, 2017 (Austin, Texas)
This is when you have that one beam of light which represents the aspect of your relationship that is the strongest.
Your strongest bond. The light that makes it worth it all through the lows.
** Example of Positive Glow Beams light options and cycles HERE
Hallie Beams: Petite Baton (4ft)
Mixed Media
2014
Other colors are available!
SOLD
SOLD
Exhibited at:
Gallery 701 at the Long Center, January – October, 2016 (Austin, Texas)
Art for the People, May – June, 2015 (Austin, Texas)
In a relationship, we have many beams of light which are the positive aspects of the relationship.This helps the relationship stay fresh, and is why you keep coming back for more.
** Example of Positive Glow Beams light options and cycles HERE
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Mixed Media
6′ x 4′
2013
SOLD - in patron’s work office
Exhibited at:
People’s Gallery at the Austin City Hall in 2013
Different Strokes for Different Folks. Ain’t that the truth! We all have different paths we take in our lives that create our story. There are going to be the ups and downs, but in the end we each have a special light in us that makes us unique and each our own person.