EVOLUTION

My father is an artist. In addition to his career in design he’s also a talented illustrator and handyman. Conversely, I struggle with stick figures and am all thumbs regarding repairs. My early myopic belief was that creativity must be expressed outwardly. That my father’s skills and creative expression were exclusively artistic. Having no outlet for expression or exploration I felt defeated and frustrated. My journey in and out of the gym has been unraveling that early message to expand my definition of creativity.

In my teens and early 20’s I struggled to navigate a range of personal obstacles that included drugs, alcohol and food. At 27 I made a life changing decision that hinged on sober actions. In addition to abstinence from the aforementioned substances my personal program included a dedicated “fitness plan”. This allegiance and a commitment to a spiritual journey turned my life around. Fitness became my passion and I became a certified personal trainer in 2001. Hired at an exclusive NYC gym I hungrily pursued certifications, sought out fitness gurus, and attended seminars. After countless attempts at contortion to their systems, I realized that selling a product or package took precedent over authentic coaching.

I’m not one of the herd and refuse to be told by the corporate machine how to manifest health and wellness. I see beyond what’s being fed to us by fitness culture. My experience and rejection of the status quo opened the door for me to vocalize what I viscerally felt. I was to share a journey paved with grounding, centering, self healing, and discernment. I now seek a more authentic way to live, move, and be in the world. This is my art.

-Hal Miller

*The collection of illustrated work on this site was created by a client inspired by the energy of our work.