Mixed Media

8”x 10” x 11.5”

This piece depicts an inward-facing gateway—an opening into richly grained wood that reveals a face emerging from within. The natural void acts as a threshold between the outer world and inner self, symbolizing moments of choice, awareness, and change.

The wood’s organic cracks and curves reflect paths shaped by experience rather than control. Passing through this gateway is not about reaching a destination, but about becoming—pausing, looking inward, and allowing transformation to begin. The work honors imperfect doors and unexpected paths, where growth and opportunity are found through curiosity and courage