A miniature interior invites a lingering gaze: an empty frame hints at unfinished work; a trumpet rests on a gold pillow; a tuba and violin recline on a burgundy sofa; a music stand waits in the corner. A hand-designed necklace segment — amethyst, citrine, and freshwater pearls — coils around a golden column, adding warmth, movement, and lyrical balance to the composition.

The room feels recently vacated, its stillness carrying the promise of return. It echoes the nonlinear rhythms of making, where ideas pause, pivot, and re-emerge. Though rooted in music, this contemporary narrative work speaks to anyone engaged in creative practice.

Materials: Amethyst, citrine, freshwater pearls, dollhouse miniatures, fabric, wood, photo frame, acrylic paint, paper

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