From Ashes, New Life soda-lime Embraced by nightfall's water colours

Embraced by nightfall's water colours and surrounding trees

This piece represents an impactful childhood memory that I have

each one sculpted by artist Emma Lee Fleury with care and intention

I can see a marked improvement in my abilities with acrylic paint

Inspired by my many summer and fall hikes and through beautiful and majestic forests of the North

From Ashes, New Life soda-lime Embraced by nightfall's water coloursLacey Trott The phoenix is a legendary bird that bursts into flame upon death and is reborn from the ashes. The phoenix originates from Greek mythology and has turned into a symbol of hope, transformation, and rebirth. This artwork channels the story of the phoenix; it is meant to inspire the viewer. It allows the viewers to immerse themselves in the metaphor of second chances, and one must burn before they shine. Viewers should feel as though they