Alicia Sims "The UnCuT Diamond"
Artist/Activist
Who is Alicia?
I am a loving, beautiful, black female that strives to encourage those around me to be "powerful beyond measure" by being a living example! I am forged by faith, ancestrally anchored, family focused and village victorious! I am gifted with loyalty, leadership, discipline, teaching and strategic planning and organizing. I choose the principles, morals and values of Christianity to govern my character and behavior. I continuously develop and live out my identity in the roles of a committed life partner, grandmother, mother, godmother, daughter, cousin, niece, sister, "Ti-Ti", friend, US citizen, student, mentor, business owner, founder of a nonprofit, staff member, artist and activist!
How did The UnCuT Diamond come to be?
After a series of life altering situations, I recognized that I had been merely passing through life using a false identity of myself. Through intensive studies of my faith and painful soul searching, I eventually discovered and chose to embrace my whole self. This unchartered adventure of regeneration produced my artistic namesake, The UnCuT Diamond.
Why use "UnCuT"?
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During the writing of my memoir "Resilient Faith", my Editor reminded me of the name I had chosen to portray myself: Diamond. This motivated me to research the process of a diamond from discovery through final destination. Prior to be referred to as a gorgeous ring or rare gem, a diamond is often described as rough, flawed, unshaped and unpolished. It takes the skills of a cutter to maximize the value of an uncut diamond, producing its brilliance and best reflection of light. My Artistry name reminds me that I am constantly being shaped into the reflection of my Creator!
The UnCuT Diamond's Philosophy & Symbols of Life
""I AM" STAND&RD"
The UnCuT Diamond's Philosophy of Life believes good character should be a lifestyle, changing the culture of every platform privileged to grace!
"I AM" distinguishes who has my allegiance. STAND&RD is an acronym for Set-a-part To Annihilate Natural Darkness & Resurrect Destiny.
The UnCuT Diamond is a spokeswoman for GRID WAIR Apparel Movement.
Grace Resilience Identity Discipline Wisdom Accountability Integrity Responsibility
When it comes to character: "We Wear It"
www.gridwair.com
Sunflowers: In their youth, share a commonality with human beings. They have behavioral changes associated with an internal clock and it causes them to "chase" the sun no matter where they are!
Purple: The color of royalty
Faith, Hope and Love: These are the three staples of my principles, morals and values based off 1 Cor. 13:13
Anchor: The security of my life and meaning of my name is truth. It is also my weighted vice.
The Bengal Tiger: Known to represent rising above adversity and staying focused. It is also recognized for its' strength, humility and discipline.
The numbers 1,2,4 and 8: There are several life transitions associated with these numbers including but not limited to the Sovereignty of God, my children, the age I was baptized, anniversaries, birthdays, deaths, unity, balance, love and new beginnings.
Resilient Faith
"Resilient Faith" is the story of Alicia's journey to her whole self. Readers gain an inside view about the traumas of her life and how spiritual guidance inspired her to do some self-discovery. Don't worry though, Resilient Faith doesn't just reveal the what and why of the struggles one can face by choosing to allow their roles to define their identity; it explores how to deal with them also. In this autobiographical narrative, you will find reflections of your own journey that run parallel to the words on the pages in one way or another. Readers are invited to come to share in the story of a faith that never lost hope...Resilient Faith!
