This piece humbly acknowledges the deep history and ongoing
presence of the Nacotchtank, Piscataway, and Pamunkey peoples
on this land, highlighting their integral role as traditional stewards.
It honors their wisdom and resilience, recognizing the invaluable
contributions they have made to this region over generations.
By encouraging a return to the land, it invites reflection on the
profound simplicity and enduring truths found in nature’s rhythms
– the comforting cadence of repetition and the quiet beauty of
everyday tasks. Here, amidst the earth’s embrace, distinctions of
gender and sexuality fade away, leaving only the purity of one’s
intentions and the authenticity of their heart. Through this lens, the
piece underscores the power and vitality that arise from honoring
ancestral connections and embracing the inherent wisdom of
the land, particularly for Black and Native Queer and Trans
individuals, whose identities are deeply intertwined with their
heritage and the natural world, and where our power comes from.

30" x  40"