Recently I completed an artist residency at Chateau Orquevaux, France, where I explored stepping out of my comfort zone and accepting unsettling emotions as they come, allowing my new environment to translate into the following body of work. The struggle was obvious the moment I entered the darkness of my working space… the history that was showing itself through the decay on the walls, the unknown looming energy, and the expectations of being an artist-in-residence. The new work emerged when I surrendered and allowed these experiences to pass through me me rather than pushing them away and curating my experience. This collection embodies the acceptance of the discomfort necessary for growth, and an invitation for it to be a part of the journey.