Hope is a part of the Conversations with the Stillness series, born from my practice of meditation. In these moments of quiet reflection, I find myself engaged in conversations with the stillness that surrounds and centers me. Free from the distractions of daily life, these dialogues leave me grounded, contented, and recharged. They fill me with a renewed sense of purpose, helping me to move forward with clarity and intention.

Hope embodies the infinite power within us all—the ability to expand into the light, to reach for enlightenment, and to trust that within us lies the strength to grow, evolve, and persevere.

As both a metalsmith and painter, I work across mediums to express the world within and around me. But painting—painting is where I touch something deeper, something purely emotional. When I approach the canvas, I surrender to the flow of emotion, letting it guide my brush and paint. It is not until the painting is complete that I understand what I was feeling, and then, the words come, revealing the truth I’ve carried within all along.