My South is an existence in which humanity and its elemental experiences are enhanced to its purest form such as one’s endorphins while on ecstasy. Our levels of empathy would be true, love would be infectious and anger volatile. The closest we get to this ideal state are those quiet moments in which everything is quietly in balance.

Devin Osorio was born and raised in Washington Heights. He is a first generation American who attempts to use the influences from his upbringing to document his experience as a Dominican from the diaspora.