I wanted the piece to represent a respite from global suffering, and a refreshed understanding of human agency through the power of action.

I fell in love with the brush, the canvas, and the texture of acrylic paint. Yes Grandma, I still enjoy pastel from time to time!

The long-distance hike lasted six months, about 160 hiking days. By the end, I was nutrient deficient, 8 pounds underweight, and could barely run or jump.