Nicole (field of dreams) Art Print Size:6 x 9 in. grappling with the messy outcomes

grappling with the messy outcomes that were neither successful nor beautiful in the traditional sense

I had accepted a summer job doing theater with Gallery 37

Emily created a paper butterfly prop to wear as a symbol of transformation

more with wonder than assertion): “The world is about to crack right down the middle

exhibits sexual dimorphism - the males have powdery blue bodies

Nicole (field of dreams) Art Print Size:6 x 9 in. grappling with the messy outcomesThis watercolor painting of Nicole references a reference image set she created exploring themes of death and identity. It reminds me of this quote from Pema Chdrns When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest. To live fully is to be always in no man's land, to experience each moment as completely new and fresh. To live is to be willing to die