‘Four Pillars (Of Family Unity)’ is a sculpture that was created with this very subject in mind as I was processing the emotions around this concept. I pay very little notice of what I am creating externally with these types of pieces as they are a mere expression of inward gazing. But of course it requires a balance of perception and expression. The four existing pillars represent a family I created with the Mother of my children. A son, daughter, mother and father. Each, an individual in his or her expression and existing in the frame work of four. Each are part of the structural balance. Softly entwined, unique and holding. I felt deep transmutation of toxic shame, sadness and anger, processed and released into the sawdust. A healing piece.