Resilience (Liza Davis)

We all face and suffer challenges that emanate from fear, loss, trauma, and
personal obstacles. These trials can leave behind scars, darkness, weakness
and doubt. Instead of letting these trying experiences break us down, we should
allow them be the driving force behind fortifying our inner soul, in order to
achieve our deepest goals, desires, and dreams. Ambition is not tainted or
broken by these barriers. We gain the ability to develop and grow as we absorb
and advance through life’s arduous lessons. We transform as we utilize these
burdensome stepping stones as a foundation to recover, rebuild and succeed. I
used chiaroscuro to capture this concept in my piece. Water illustrates a
reflection of our inner self, personal emotions, thoughts, and how others may
perceive us. Peacock feathers and butterflies represent rebirth, wisdom, strength,
love, and embracing hope and freedom. This piece symbolizes a journey and
metamorphosis through, and as a result of, personal hardships. A transformation
occurs through time and change by healing and cleansing as we conquer our
dreams, achieve our goals and tell a magnificent story of our triumphs and
victories.