41.5 x 15.5 x 4.25 inches

Wood, acrylic paint, Bristol board, miniature lumber, wire, glue, guitar

When this person’s life was defined by fear and suppression this instrument was the refuge where expression and emotion lived. The trust to let anyone else into this fortress of personal protection takes a lot of courage. The interior is a replica of their safe haven, desired in reality but never achieved. I have had both the privilege to peek in and the frustration of being held out. I forever stand by them with love and patience.