A dialogue between the Six of Swords —its hunched figure in a small boat speaking of sorrow and departure — and The Hermit who lifts a lantern of guidance, welcome, and possibility. Taken together, they frame resilience in motion, not an ending.

Faint world maps signal the global scale of migration, while a gleaming necklace segment of amber, citrine, Murano glass, and freshwater pearls cuts across the teal ground, like sunlight on water. Beneath, a multicolored fish — adapted from a ceramic design — silently warns of hidden perils along the route.

Concept-driven and symbolic, Hope (The Guiding Light) calls attention to the worldwide refugee crisis while stirring empathy for those seeking refuge.

Materials: Amber, citrine, freshwater pearls, Murano glass, Tarot cards, paper, ribbon, dollhouse miniatures, wood

Framing: Custom shadow box with museum glass in a gold wooden frame, produced in collaboration with Chevy Chase Art Gallery, Washington, DC.