This work for me stands as a breakthrough emotionally away from the dire psychic states of the 3 years since my younger brothers death February 3rd, 2018. The grief was exacerbated by the creation of the Miserere Art Project held in large part here on Known Origin. The breaking point of mental health came on February 22nd this year, a dire moment in my life that would give way to a vision of hope. This abstract self-portrait was the first work in a new direction which develops spiritualized subject matters utilizing abstract and impressionistic flowers in detailed arrangements.