My Artist Statement The story behind this tree is how it has shaped me to be this day. Growing up I have always loved soccer. The feeling I get when I’m on the field fighting for the ball while playing with my 10 sisters, is an adrenaline boost. The reason why I chose to design a tree is because my confidence has shifted; it has grown and shrunk a million times. I placed a soccer ball stuck in the tree because, due to my concussion, I have been out for 7 months and I’m currently reaching for it. I recently had my first game back since my injury ─ I have worked so hard for this moment.
Every leaf on that tree represents those mental breakdowns I’ve had, those terrible injuries, the amazing feeling of a victory, the disappoint of a lost, and all of the fun moments with my team. |