Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to ST4TIIC⚡️ 43VR. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi ST4TIIC⚡️, thanks for joining us today. Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?
The happiest I’ve ever been, honestly, has been since I allowed myself to fully embrace life as a creative. For a while, I was going down the traditional path, the kind where you clock in, do your tasks, clock out. Now don’t get me wrong I am still doing it while trying to get my artwork to be my full time job. But one morning, I just woke up and thought, “What am I doing? Am I even happy?” I sat with that question for a while. I looked around at the life I was building and realized it wasn’t mine, it was borrowed. Built from expectations and assumptions, not from who I truly was.
That moment of clarity was like snapping into consciousness. I thought about the joy I felt when designing, making playlists, crafting visuals, and creating work that meant something — not just to me, but to others too. That was real fulfillment, the kind that no paycheck alone could give me.
Of course, I still think about the idea of a “regular job” sometimes — the stability, the predictability — but I also know that nothing compares to the aliveness I feel when I’m making art, when I’m building ST4TIIC⚡️, when I’m telling stories through design, music, and fashion.
Choosing the creative path isn’t the easier one — it’s often uncertain and requires constant self-belief. But it is, without a doubt, the most honest version of life I could live. And for me, that honesty is where true happiness begins.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
Absolutely. My name is ST4TIIC⚡️. I’m a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and storyteller born and raised in Atlanta. My work lives at the intersection of fashion, sound, and emotion — all rooted in the belief that art is one of the most powerful forms of human connection.
I started out like many others, trying to follow a “safe” path, one that promised stability but didn’t make space for self-expression. But deep down, I always felt most alive when I was creating — whether it was drawing, building playlists that captured a feeling, or designing clothes that told a story. Eventually, I had to ask myself the hard question: “Am I even happy?” That question led me here — to embracing my creativity fully and building ST4TIIC⚡️ as a reflection of that journey.
ST4TIIC⚡️ is a lifestyle brand, but really, it’s a creative world. Right now, I focus heavily on conceptual fashion design and music curation. I create playlists that each tell a specific emotional story — love, heartbreak, rage, peace — and then I design clothing that visually represents those themes. The clothes become wearable interpretations of the playlists. They’re not just fashion — they’re feeling made tangible.
In addition to that, I also create visual art pieces, including experimental projects like resin casting with metallic inclusions, and I’ve recently expanded into print design and textiles. My goal is to constantly explore new mediums that help translate complex human emotions into something people can touch, wear, and live with.I think what makes ST4TIIC⚡️ different is how deeply rooted it is in emotional authenticity. I’m not chasing trends — I’m chasing truth. A lot of artists make merch for their music or albums, but I’m flipping that — I make clothes for playlists. That’s a concept I haven’t seen anyone else fully commit to.
The process is intimate and layered: I study the music, the feeling, the culture surrounding it — and then design clothes that live in that emotional space. I also spend time researching the communities built around certain artists — from MF DOOM and Brent Faiyaz to experimental indie musicians — to understand how art shapes identity. ST4TIIC⚡️ isn’t just fashion or music or visuals — it’s a fusion of all those things, powered by human connection and the desire to live authentically.I’m most proud of the fact that I’ve built something that represents who I really am. I didn’t wait for permission. I trusted my voice, took risks, and built this brand from the ground up with nothing but passion and vision. I’ve had the honor of showcasing my work in spaces I once dreamed of being in, and I’ve been able to connect with people who felt seen through what I created — that’s the most rewarding part.
If you’re just now discovering ST4TIIC⚡️, I want you to know this isn’t just about clothes or art. This is about you. About reminding people that they’re allowed to dream, to express, to feel everything deeply. My work is a mirror — for anyone trying to figure out who they are or who they want to become. This brand is here to say: you’re not alone. And you’re more powerful when you’re honest with yourself.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
Yes — the mission driving my creative journey is to build a world where people feel empowered to fully express who they are. I want to use my art to break down the barriers between emotion, identity, and aesthetics. Whether it’s through a playlist, a piece of clothing, or a visual project, my goal is to inspire others to embrace their truest selves without hesitation.
ST4TIIC⚡️ exists to remind people that they are not only allowed but meant to live out loud — to take up space, to be layered, emotional, contradictory, and bold. I’m creating for the dreamers, the outsiders, the overthinkers, the ones who feel everything deeply. If my work can spark even a moment of clarity, connection, or courage in someone else — then I know I’m doing what I was meant to do.
In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
Society can best support artists and a thriving creative ecosystem by first recognizing that art is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. Creativity shapes culture, drives innovation, and provides emotional language for the experiences we often can’t put into words. To support artists, we need to invest in them like we do any other vital infrastructure.
This means increasing public funding and grants for the arts, especially for emerging and underrepresented creatives. It means building more accessible platforms for artists to showcase their work, and integrating arts education as a core component of schooling from an early age. It means paying artists fairly, respecting their intellectual property, and including them in conversations about how communities are built and represented.
More than anything, society must start valuing the process, not just the product. Artists often work in silence, behind closed doors, pouring themselves into what they make. Creating space — financially, emotionally, and structurally — for that kind of labor to be sustainable is how we build a future where creativity can thrive.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwytariahenley.my.canva.site%2Fwhiidesigner25%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeNJNwXk-pdEfNN_Rt_Wjzxpp9y86-6C0ssGspNjVWC8nD_Wso1tMy3pNzbGg_aem_wm7ZhhI-OCCqtoIbh7votw&e=AT1ziYlLBoLwr9HQ-q-ThE9Gk-YBPpeJz78fL-qUHemnfLKM4pxN8QX7qJ3NjTQMDrYHY-6tkTqbw8E8_t9xeyoctTsPe6ouHzpPz4UK4pyiUAdgRvgfwro
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/st4tiic_/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@stat4c?si=tRQ1k-QsVivLE2kL
- Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/iu261J6VLjpcKmYh7
- Other: https://music.apple.com/profile/STATICS3RA
https://open.spotify.com/user/bioshock1024?si=04b376c8b35a4568
https://www.tiktok.com/@staticcollective?_t=ZT-8wKNQSsD9VG&_r=1
