hey you,
Alana Caire, known artistically as "Alana Safiya” or “LANCAI”, is a self-taught artist, using poetry and essays to illustrate her lived experiences and worldly observations.
She began taking poetry seriously at age 16, which she confidently describes as "the first time I broke". Soon after, she vowed to use her journey with healing as a torch, and bring liberation where modern times have brought chaos.
Her ardor for all living things inspires her honest reflections about our changing world, revealing what we’ve collectively buried; acknowledging our collective beauty; and addressing what threatens the universe within and outside of us.
fun facts…
Alana is a DMV native.
She has a deep love for dragonflies.
Her historical focus is Ancient Kemet. She deeply values the wisdom, intellect, innovation, and mystery of the once-thriving African civilization. It still thrives within us…
She is unapologetic about lifting black, brown, and indigenous voices and concerns; and continues to combat censorship through her work.
She loves to whistle, hike, and dance.
She is almost fluent in French, and aspires to learn Amharic.
Alana has a bearded dragon named Hatchin (inspired by the anime, “Michiko E Hatchin”).
Her favorite show of all time is “Courage the Cowardly Dog”; movie of all time, Keira Knightley’s “Pride & Prejudice”.
