“The Veil” Mask 24” x 24” (widest) x 1" Acrylic, Wood w| Metal and Embroidery Floss 2023 Simply being alive is, in some sense, intense for most beings. Experiencing all of the different forms of loss throughout life—physical death, fading relationships, or letting go of those that no longer support your growth.Being alive and being human, you lose everything in your life.There is a constant process of healing occurring; we are constantly being wounded and experiencing the knocks of both life and nature and, as such, need to repair and mend ourselves perpetually. Our bodies and our spirits are so fragile, and, at the same time, so resilient. We are somehow caught in this web of double infinity.The image of The Veil depicts the inescapable weight we all inevitably carry, all while inspiring us to keep showing up. Similar to the nesting sets, it reminds us of the great cycle we all traverse together, with life and loss perpetually intertwined, a life thread that links us to both our past and our future. In a world filled with turmoil, we can somehow find solace in creating—creating life, creating art, and enjoying the privilege of moving our bodies freely.Let us all take inspiration from this and continue to find the beauty in life amid the chaos.
