Transitioning Through The Pane
This is a deeply personal piece that I created during the most challenging time of my life - while my husband was courageously battling cancer during the dark days of the pandemic. I chose charcoal to echo a solitary moment of deep reflection. Her posture speaks of uncertainty and acceptance, an acknowledgment of the future she cannot yet envision but knows she must face. While she points towards this uncertain new life, she remains surrounded by the familiar comforts—a cozy home and a warm cup of coffee.
This piece goes much deeper than just the image; it is an intimate tale of a woman caught between two realities. The isolating reality of being a caregiver to my husband during a pandemic and the looming thoughts of a very uncertain future without him. As his health continuing to deteriorate and his pain worsened, he entered into hospice. I found myself struggling with this new reality and as I focused on his comfort, I began to realize that this wasn’t just about his transition out of this world, but about my transition into a new reality. A reality that loomed just outside the pane of that window. I was frightened to face this next phase of my life and all its uncertainties alone. Transitioning Through The Pane is an invitation to accept those moments of uncertainty —to find peace and possibility in the unknown, much like the woman at the window. It is a mirror for anyone standing at the threshold of change, reminding us that while the future may be uncertain, there is strength and resilience in the process of transition.
This is a deeply personal piece that I created during the most challenging time of my life - while my husband was courageously battling cancer during the dark days of the pandemic. I chose charcoal to echo a solitary moment of deep reflection. Her posture speaks of uncertainty and acceptance, an acknowledgment of the future she cannot yet envision but knows she must face. While she points towards this uncertain new life, she remains surrounded by the familiar comforts—a cozy home and a warm cup of coffee.
This piece goes much deeper than just the image; it is an intimate tale of a woman caught between two realities. The isolating reality of being a caregiver to my husband during a pandemic and the looming thoughts of a very uncertain future without him. As his health continuing to deteriorate and his pain worsened, he entered into hospice. I found myself struggling with this new reality and as I focused on his comfort, I began to realize that this wasn’t just about his transition out of this world, but about my transition into a new reality. A reality that loomed just outside the pane of that window. I was frightened to face this next phase of my life and all its uncertainties alone. Transitioning Through The Pane is an invitation to accept those moments of uncertainty —to find peace and possibility in the unknown, much like the woman at the window. It is a mirror for anyone standing at the threshold of change, reminding us that while the future may be uncertain, there is strength and resilience in the process of transition.
This is a deeply personal piece that I created during the most challenging time of my life - while my husband was courageously battling cancer during the dark days of the pandemic. I chose charcoal to echo a solitary moment of deep reflection. Her posture speaks of uncertainty and acceptance, an acknowledgment of the future she cannot yet envision but knows she must face. While she points towards this uncertain new life, she remains surrounded by the familiar comforts—a cozy home and a warm cup of coffee.
This piece goes much deeper than just the image; it is an intimate tale of a woman caught between two realities. The isolating reality of being a caregiver to my husband during a pandemic and the looming thoughts of a very uncertain future without him. As his health continuing to deteriorate and his pain worsened, he entered into hospice. I found myself struggling with this new reality and as I focused on his comfort, I began to realize that this wasn’t just about his transition out of this world, but about my transition into a new reality. A reality that loomed just outside the pane of that window. I was frightened to face this next phase of my life and all its uncertainties alone. Transitioning Through The Pane is an invitation to accept those moments of uncertainty —to find peace and possibility in the unknown, much like the woman at the window. It is a mirror for anyone standing at the threshold of change, reminding us that while the future may be uncertain, there is strength and resilience in the process of transition.