Acrylics, Oils, and Mixed Media on Canvas, 36 x 24 in., 2018
In this piece, the narwhal holds doubts and fears that constantly come back to close the throat of the girl. In spite of this, the girl still releases her thoughts, feelings, and opinions out into the ocean, or world, which is represented by the fish struggling to break free and swimming away.
Acrylics, Oils, and Mixed Media on Canvas, 36 x 24 in., 2018
This piece is a transition between the R.I.P. 2 My Youth and Wo/anderLu/ost series, showing a resolution to grow past the pain of depression and a loss of innocence, while still acknowledging that those events happened. The head, heart, and soul characters reappear in their corrupted states, yet are bandaged and healing in the glow of the hope inside the girl.
Acrylics, Oils, and Mixed Media on Canvas, 36 x 24 in., 2018
This piece explores a play on the words "prey" and "pray." Mirrored by the animal of prey, a chipmunk, the girl feels like prey in the face of the fierce fears and criticism of others, shown by the hawk. However, as she prays, the hand of God intervenes to drag the fears away and comfort the praying prey.