Stages of Grief | 22 X 22

Stages of Grief reflects on loss in its many forms—the death of a loved one the fading of youth the rupture of innocence and the erosion of our shared humanity. The egg cradled in her hands symbolizes the instinct to hold close what is precious while the box that encloses her evokes the isolation of being alone with grief. Together these elements portray mourning as an intimate evolving experience that reshapes our sense of self and our connection to others.