Surrender

SurrenderThis piece is part of Jordan Stafford's show, Passing Through. A spontaneous joy is met with a twinge of melancholy at the realization that all of our concentrated effort cannot buy us more time. The balance of these two feelings happening in concert can ignite a shared nostalgia for a moment before it has been fully realized. In this series, each composition is a roadside snapshot to allude to the act of passing through and the paintings serve as a

As someone who loves animals and all things nature

and are of a quality that stands the test of time

where her deep affection for landscapes was cultivated and is reflected in the atmosphere and emotion of her encaustic paintings

making them a sought-after choice for those seeking contemporary creativity

gift-givers

Each piece is hand-formed and kiln-fired

guiding lights in life

Four multi-shaped blue gemstones are carefully set with dainty claw prongs in this hand-carved ring

each no-recipe recipe offers a multitude of possibilities for crafting meals of any size using basic

most excitedly to find the empire

and tough path

Christina Keith is a multidisciplinary artist and educator who creates and teaches outside of Minneapolis