During 2020 it felt like there was at a precarious balance between my physical and mental health as I grieved the losses of the pandemic and held space for my clients. My body was starting to show signs of burn out so I started herbal medicine through my naturopath Nicole Woodcock. I will be forever grateful for the difference it made through supporting my nervous system. I was able to continue to support my clients without a significant break, at a time when therapist were leaving the profession in droves.
The five vessels in this artwork depict the space between us all, even in one family. How the relationship with ourselves and each other was like being on a tight rope, balancing and waiting to fall into a chaotic abyss. You might notice that five appears in several works in this series. In numerology five is known to represent the art of balance and moderation. Of learning how to find equilibrium between work and home life or between spiritual and material goals and aspirations.