This painting is one that formed in my head months ago…when I was thinking about how our perspectives shift, change, and evolve over time. So, in the painting I created something like a visual timeline. As a child, our heart and soul are so pure…but our perspectives are so limited - so black and white. Which is why the silhouette of the little girl is colorless…except for her heart, which is painted in vibrant, warm tones. Our heart + soul is shaped by the many experiences we have as we grow. The ball and bracelet symbolize those experiences that shape us. As adults, we can spread love and acceptance within our communities by embracing our expanded perspectives and creating better, warmer, more welcoming places for all. This is what the colorful array represents in the last silhouette.