Storms, whether in our minds or in the world around us, are inevitable. It is not the presence of the storm but our response to it that shapes our resilience. Riding Out the Storm II captures the essence of perseverance in the face of adversity. Through layered textures and shifting forms, the work evokes the turbulence and uncertainty of life's challenges, while also embodying the quiet strength that emerges through endurance. This piece reflects the belief that, no matter the chaos, we possess the inner fortitude to ride through the storm and emerge stronger on the other side.