A lifelike miniature raven anchors the composition, surrounded by symbols that widen the story: a Jeu de l’oie game piece for playfulness, a stack of books for knowledge, and the Eight of Swords Tarot card for the darker associations that a raven conjures in literature and myth. A luminous choker — citrine, onyx, carnelian, and a Murano glass bead that reads as an eye — catches the light and harmonizes with the tones of gold, coral, cream, white and pale-yellow.

Emerging from its literary shadow, this raven points to a simple truth: experience and understanding can loosen the grip of prejudice. The title’s “Nevermore” nods to Poe while signaling a commitment to confront bias through education.

Materials: Citrine, onyx, carnelian, Murano glass, dollhouse miniatures, acrylic paint, wood, paper

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