Thematically, Shine a Light When it’s Gray Out is about hope and love—a light in the dark—and how we should strive to endure and succeed—for ourselves, for our children. To harness the swirling maelstrom I imagine, I painted background canvases with dark oils and oil sticks in tumultuous strokes. Across this backdrop, butterflies cascade beauty and undulate hope—and the light—they represent my beacon, my own personal chrysalis.

324 individually wrapped embroidered tiles

Painted in pigment and mounted in collage

Embroidered butterflies Mounted in Relief 

38"X38"x5"