H O L D I N G  S P A C E

"Sit with her and take as long as you need to. Your presence and love is all she needs," the hospice counselor softly whispered. My job was to be present. No reservations, no judgements, no regrets, just being. That is my first conscious recollection of 'holding space' with someone. 

‘Holding Space' is often defined as walking alongside a person compassionately, in whatever journey they are on, without judging them, making them feel inadequate, or trying to change the outcome. 

Lately, I've been exploring what 'Holding Space' means during a pandemic? And who/what could I turn to when I wasn’t strong enough to hold my own space?

In this series, each painting was created as a safe space to process my feelings in the midst of instability, uncertainty, and fear. They are meant to Hold Space for myself during times of unrest, crises, and disconnection as I search how to find connection, hope, and acceptance when life seems out of my control. 

Let us take time to feel the losses from COVID-19, whatever they might be, leaning ever so gently into them, as we move forward staying safe, healthy, and deeply engaged in whatever life brings. 

​"F R I E N D S  W I T H  E V E R Y T H I N G"
  Acrylic, pastel, pencil on Canvas
48" x 36" - 2020 
The Art Group Gallery
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​"G R A T I T U D E"
  Acrylic, pastel, pencil on Canvas
36" x 48" - 2020 
The Art Group Gallery

​"H O L D I N G  S P A C E"
  Acrylic, pencil on Canvas
24" X 18" - 2020 
The Art Group Gallery​
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​"H O L D I N G  S P A C E  2"
  Acrylic, pastel, pencil on Canvas
12" X 12" - 2020 
The Art Group Gallery​

​"S L E E V E S  O F  L O V E"
  Oil and Cold Wax on Cradle panel
18" X 18" - 2020 
Private Collection

​"L O V E  O N  A  J O U R N E Y  9"
  Acrylic, pastel, pencil, charcoal on Canvas
12" X 12" - 2020 
The Art Group Gallery​

​"I N T R I G U E D"
  Acrylic, pencil, charcoal on Arches paper
29" x 14" - 2020 
Private collection

​"Love on a Journey 1"
  Acrylic, pencil, charcoal on Arches paper
24" x 18" - 2020 
Private collection

​"Love on a Journey 4"
  Acrylic, pencil, charcoal on Arches paper
24" x 18" - 2020 
Private collection