24 x 24 original mixed media painting created with paper collage, string, and oil paint on cradled panel. 
 
This piece is part of a series of six pieces in the "Coming Home" Collection.  
 
This series of 6 pieces is a self portrait that considers the current spiritual, emotional, and mental growth I have experienced in this last year. Each figure speaks to an area of overcoming that is either complete on in progress (are we ever really done growing?)
 
Doubt and insecurity to beloved belonging.
Apathy to empathy.
Driven ambition to trust and rest.
Judgement to mercy.
Performing to listening.
Fear and isolation to loving vulnerability.
 
Each piece repeats various elements that speak to this transformation. The lantern symbolizes in the spirit. The concentric circles represent expansion, breath, and life. The ladder represents horizontal and vertical connection. God to human and human to human.