Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus

"Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus" or in English “We hope for better things; it will arise from the ashes” is the motto of the city of Detroit, my hometown. These pieces were inspired by my love for my city and are meant to be an illustration of its motto. The pieces are wood on handmade panel and are surrounded by pieces of burnt wood that I collected from burned down houses on the East Side of Detroit. The burnt wood was sealed with polyurethane.