This sculpture was commissioned by a husband for his wife, a cancer survivor in the midst of reclaiming and reassembling her life. Throughout our conversations, I was deeply struck by the quiet admiration and steadfast love he expressed for her—an affection grounded not in sentimentality, but in respect for her strength, perseverance, and grace in the face of profound upheaval.

The figure is constructed from galvanized wire, a material that is simultaneously industrial and fragile. Light moves freely through and around her form, emphasizing openness and permeability rather than containment. This transparency speaks to vulnerability as an active state—one that allows for renewal, breath, and transformation. Her hair is gathered with an infinity knot clasp, a subtle yet intentional symbol of continuity, enduring love, and strength that is both lived and recognized.

While rooted in a deeply personal narrative of survival and devotion, the sculpture reaches beyond the specifics of its origin. It reflects the often-unseen labour of healing: the slow, deliberate process of gathering oneself after rupture. Survival is not presented as a conclusion, but as a threshold—a beginning marked by courage, tenderness, and the ongoing act of becoming whole again.