This sculpture was created after my recent diagnosis, following the loss of my mother and our house fire. I reflect yet again on the importance of holding on to hope for peace following difficulty, and the amazing power of our bodies and minds to be resilient, and to regenerate in response to life's unexpected comings with courage and growth.

This piece was created with an intricately-built beeswax and wire sculpture that was nestled into natural form on wood found on our land. The background is encaustic colored with powdered pigment, on a cradled panel ready for hanging.