The four pair of wings in "Ascension" represent the four stages of life...childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age...each having its own unique qualities not to be dismissed or underacknowledged. Wings in my work represent hidden potential. When a bird is at rest its wings become nearly invisible. It is only when a bird is at flight that you see its most remarkable attribute. Wings serve as a reminder not to underestimate others as well as ones self.