About the work

In the midst of the pandemic, I experienced a large windstorm resulting in significant damage. The storm brought chaos, but it also resulted in community. Neighbors helped one another from cleaning to emotional support. As I removed storm debris, I collected fallen leaves that were quite beautiful despite the circumstance. This print of two collected leaves represents our connectivity...and the resilience of the human spirit, despite surviving the windstorm of recent life. I am left with a sense of community, harmony... And knowing that the future is bright. This is optimism. .