These pieces grew out of an extraordinary period of stillness and reflection…. the lockdowns of the pandemic became an unexpected invitation to slow down, the unexpected chance to spend time tending to my garden as much as the works in my studio, and sit quietly with the influences that have long shaped my work. Immersed in the beauty of growing things and returning to my love of Dutch Master still life and Renaissance painting, this collection paid homage to that rare, contemplative time when nature offered restoration to so many of us.