Who Is: Dylan

Written by Eva Barnsley

Photos by Sofia Bant

Sofia and I met Dylan on New Years Eve after he performed. A few weeks later, we met at his house and talked about spirituality, travel, his thoughts on talent and where he's going next. He showed us a light projector and sang an original for us.

Who are you?
In truth I don't know as, I feel that trying to explain is quite counterproductive. However, I'll do my best to express what I've understood so far. At my core resides an infinite source of energy striving to express itself to its fullest potential. CREATION CREATING!!!
My main creation being my personality, but even this does not necessarily define me, as I have the potential to quite literally be however I wish to be! And much more.
Some might have experienced me as "weirdo Dylan" or "Happy Dylan" or even "angry Dylan", but these are just aspects of my "self". Not, the full picture. It is rather the WAY in which I choose to express these thoughts and emotions moment to moment that comes "somewhat" closer to understanding WHAT it is I am. WHO, is a variable. More so an experience than an understanding. For as soon as I catch a glimpse into who I am, that moment has already passed. In the words of Allan Watts ,"Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth".

I'm not deluded enough to claim this to be a definite truth, but it is MY current truth. Though, I would never refute change if it lead to deeper understanding or experience of greater truth. If such a thing exists. So not that I quite comprehend it currently, I guess...I am that I am....

Where is home?
I think the cliche "home is were you heart is" is undeniable, unless you lack a heart, but in all honesty... Airports.

What is your favourite song at the moment?
I want to say Dragonfly by Nahko, but more recently I've had Emperor's New Clothes by Panic! at the Disco on repeat in my head. So catchy! Also, Penniless by Mike Love.