Ascension

[3' x 2' - oil on canvas]

Ascension is a meditation on the human climb—rung by rung—through darkness toward light. It captures the universal experience of rising, not in sudden leaps, but in hard-earned steps: through pain, doubt, betrayal, and the shadows cast by others. Each rung represents a moment of choice, resilience, or quiet strength.

This piece isn’t just about reaching the top—it’s about what we become on the way up.

Ascension reminds us that we all walk this path. We all fall. We all encounter people who try to pull us down. But the beauty of life lies in the ascent itself—the courage to keep climbing, even when it’s hard to see the next step. And when we break through into the light, we carry the scars, the stories, and the strength that make us whole.

It’s a reflection of what makes life painful, powerful, and utterly beautiful.