‘hope is a wrestle’
print collection
A sequence of 6 pieces featuring a dancer wrestling with hope and for her future
beautiful, powerful and straight from the heart
Postured
She stands in this moment, another prelude
An introductory round, no bell sounded or starter pistol triggered
Here is a curtsy of thankfulness
For what is to come
For what His presence has already won
Watch this beautiful battleground advance…’
Telling a truer story through art, dance and the written word
Available AS
5x7” / 8x10” prints
12x12” / 14x14” Framed prints
Hope is a Battleground
“Safely packaged, prompt arrival. This is one of three artworks I purchased from the series. (One was not enough) They are all exquisite, moving and the perfect representation of the emotive poetry they depict. These inspirational pieces are now proudly displayed in my living room. ”
Hope is a Wrestle
This is the first piece in this beautiful and powerful collection.
An Art Print of the original new artwork, created with chalk pastels, blush ink and a lot of heart!
Segment of written piece that accompanies the artwork ‘Hope is a Wrestle’
‘There’s always a beginning, a prelude
to the floating, graceful ballerina, we long to see and to be!
Freedom incarnated!
Hope doesn't just appear, hope is a wrestle.
Hope is a battleground.
Yet even in this introduction
she is slowly taking ground
free, for now from her chosen cocoon.’
Strengthened
‘Strengthened ’ is the second piece in this beautiful and powerful collection entitled ‘Hope is a Wrestle’.
Available in following sizes
* 5x7” Print and 8x10” Print
* 12x12” Wood effect, box frame (Print size -5x7”)
* 14x14” Wood effect, box frame (Print size -8x10”)
Printed on High Quality Paper, 300gsm weight
Segment of written piece that accompanies the artwork ‘STRENGTHENED’
‘Her wrestle continues, yet she has found the courage to stand,
to lace up her shoes, preparation for movement, for the battle
Adorned in her armour
Comfort since laid down, a radiant robe now
reflecting who she truly is and could become…’
Postured
The third piece in this beautiful and powerful collection.
Segment of poetry that accompanies the artwork
‘POSTURED’
‘She stands in this moment, another prelude
An introductory round, no bell sounded or starter pistol triggered
Here is a curtsy of thankfulness
For what is to come
For what His presence has already won
Watch this beautiful battleground advance…’.
One Voice
ONE VOICE ’ is the fourth piece in this beautiful and powerful collection. Inspired by live online church, with churches being closed in 2020, it’s been a challenge to feel in community and connected. As I sang along in my kitchen, I loved the thought that so many others, my church community and the big church across the world, would similarly be worshipping. They would be raising ONE VOICE too. It reminded me of the strength, power and importance on the collective voice.
An Art Print of the original new artwork, created with chalk pastels, blush ink and a lot of heart!
Segment of poetry that accompanies the artwork
‘IN OUR COLLECTIVE VOICE, she gains strength
Her next steps becoming more achievable, lighter even.
A comradely foundation, widening and stretching out beneath her feet.
Musical notes and chords uniting in pitch,
released in web space air,
yet connected in hearts and vision.
Sparking the kindling of those little fires,
which previously struggled to ignite
Watch this beautiful battleground advance…’
Hope is a Battleground
Hope is a battleground ’ is the fifth piece in this beautiful and powerful collection. I absolutely love the power and energy in this piece. Can you see it?!
Segment of poetry that accompanies the artwork
‘She’s finding her feet
Fighting her battle with every move
Her feet, her arms
weapons, being wielded
Her energy, powerfully exerted
Her fears, her hopes
being spun and fought for
a vision, a future
dreams and promises’
Free Again
‘FREE AGAIN’ is the sixth and final piece in this beautiful and powerful collection. It’s actually the first piece I created and birthed this collection. I loved creating this piece, full of freedom, joy, energy and grace. But as I reflected upon it, I realised it’s not a truer story! Well certainly not for me. I felt like I/ the dancer was missing some moves. I then started to create the pieces in a chronological order, a dance sequence of what it is to truly fight for hope and freedom.
Segment of written piece that accompanies the artwork ‘Free Again’
‘And so the floating, graceful ballerina emerges
Freedom incarnated
Spirit filled.
This battle won
ground gained
and hope
well, hope wrestled through
Finally
She is taking up all her space
Settled in who and who’s she is
Identity sealed.’
“Ordered this for a friend in Germany for her birthday! The seller was so helpful and even included a personalized note from me to my friend in the package when she shipped it. Highly recommend! My friend loves the print!”
Hope is a Wrestle