About two decades ago, I wrote a collection of personal essays reflecting on life experiences, relationships, and milestones, with the intention of publishing them someday. When my son learned of this project, he enthusiastically offered to illustrate each essay. We both embraced the idea wholeheartedly—he was an extraordinary artist, overflowing with spontaneity and boundless creativity. However, life had other plans, and my son passed away in 2020.

Today, I am bringing our envisioned project to life through a 'book' of artworks. Each piece in this series symbolizes one of my essays, with carefully selected excerpts subtly woven into the background. The 'chapters' of this book delve into themes of forgiveness, love, friendship, and healing. Throughout this creative journey, I  felt my son's presence, cheering me on and guiding me.

Along with my goal to present 10 artworks that visually represent my essays, I also hope to convey a deeper narrative of resilience and growth in the face of unimaginable loss.