The Reckoning

Conceived amidst the adrenaline rush of a motorcycle journey through the desolate desert, “The Reckoning” emerged as a haunting yet nurturing vision—a deer skull with antlers that curl forward to embrace rather than arching skyward. The visual juxtaposition—the macabre austerity of the naked bone alongside the gentle and affirming reach of antlers—provided space for my grief and introspection. This spectral figure has lingered, propelled by experiences along the razor edge of mortality and the omnipresent shadow of a global pandemic, crystallizing into a symbol of both existential dread and profound acceptance. “The Reckoning” invites us to grapple with the inescapable—to find solace and beauty in the culminating experience that binds us in our shared humanity. It serves as a sanctuary, and a space to confront the fears and sorrows that global and personal crises have laid bare.