Inspiration:

The right side of this piece represents how God has continued to bless my life; from giving me a second chance, to having a supportive family, maintaining a rewarding job and most of all, giving me peace and joy and even freedom behind bars. The left side isn't necessarily dying, except for that branch on the ground, which actually represents my shame and the lies the devil has tried to make me believe about myself. I let that part go through the power of Christ.

Artist statement:

Creativity and art have contributed to my spiritual, mental, and physical healing throughout this 14 year prison journey. Art allows me to escape the confines and negativity of prison, allows me to go to a place of tranquility. God has blessed me with the love of art and it has been a gift to find true healing in my creative pieces.