shadow’s crescendo
naturally dyed black merino wool, Taylor weaved to resemble cobwebs, draped and embroidered into linen canvas, and sewn leather details. housed in a handcrafted oak wood frame, Connor shou sugi ban charred and sanded to create a smokey dark brown tone. 31w x 49h x 3d
SHADOW'S CRESCENDO
"The more I ignored my inner truth and neglected the self-improvement work that needed to be done, the more I could not escape the growing crescendo of my shadows. Eventually, the consequences of my avoidance became overwhelming and impossible to ignore.
Within the labyrinth's corridors of healing, I am but a traveler navigating the intricate terrain of my soul. My journey is not one of avoidance or evasion but rather a courageous exploration into the shadows that linger in the cavity of my being. For decades, I hid behind substances and instantly gratifying fixes that pushed the pain down deeper into my subconscious. The beliefs I developed made it hard to see my worth, and forgiving myself felt like a scapegoat. Through shadow work, we unravel the tangled threads of our subconscious, bringing to light that which has long been shrouded in darkness. We confront our fears, insecurities, and deepest pains with unwavering courage and self-compassion.
By navigating and unearthing my soul's buried fragments, I understood that healing was a lifelong process involving constant personal inventory. My path to healing has been paved with trials and tribulations; within these re-opened wounds, I began to see the necessity to work on the way I viewed myself, and it is only by identifying where the narration started that we can truly heal. Each cavern holds a lesson, a message waiting to be deciphered—a reflection of our deepest fears, desires, and unresolved conflicts. We reclaim sovereignty over our core beliefs by taking back the power we have unwittingly relinquished to our past traumas. Healing is not a linear journey—it is a cyclical process of growth and renewal, marked by moments that spark insight and confront us with staggering vulnerability. It is a journey of integration, of embracing the entirety of our being—the light and the shadow alike. The path to loving ourselves fully, unlocking the deservingness needed to move confidently around the world, is to love the light and darkness equally. With its dark brown tone, the charred oak frame adds a sense of contrast and grounding to the composition, emphasizing the transformative nature of shadows as they deepen and intensify in proximity to light. I fight to reclaim my power and stay in a state of brutal self-awareness. I am no longer defined by the wounds of my past but by the courage with which I confront them. As I continue my journey of healing and self-discovery, I hold the key to my liberation—a key that has been in my possession all along."
- Written together, Taylor + Connor Robinson. 2024
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