“Growth”

My current body of work is called “Growth,” this body of work takes a look at growth, depression, power, and isolation. This is, of course, my artist's way of handling the feelings of Covid and major changes in 2021-2022. It was a lengthy time of depression and anxiety for me, but it was also a rediscovery of who I am in Christ and what my place is in the new city of Cleveland, Ohio. I found roots in a church and a new love of houseplants. Yes, houseplants are my subject matter in this body of work. They gave me purpose in the deepest bouts of depression and isolation in a new city during Covid and they express the growth I had personally and in my business. This body of work depicts houseplants taking over the world in an apocalyptic environment.It has them overgrown and closing off our view of human creations or inventions such as a rusty door. This compares my growth spiritually to the overgrown beautiful houseplants and in this their ability to destroy isolation. The plants show the power of Christ's love and the overwhelming feeling of knowing God is for us and always fighting with us. During this tough time of isolation in Covid and the loneliness of a new home, Christ reached out for me and brought light and joy back into my life. This new life is depicted with the houseplants in the artwork.