One of my earliest spiral works, Centering Prayer marked a turning point in my artistic journey.

Inspired by the Fibonacci spiral found in nature, I was learning to use stone size, shape, and color to create harmony and flow. The Fibonacci spiral is a design that is found in the smallest plants to the largest galaxies. I think of the center as both the source and the destination. It connotes an unfolding of the mystery as well as the expansive nature of God. It also symbolizes the opposite flow of going within and is, for me, a calling to always return to the stillness at the center of my being.

With guidance from master stone artist Andreas Kunert, I began developing foundational techniques and trusting my own inner resonance—what I now recognize as feeling and working ‘in the flow’. 

Created with a humble collection of stones from my yard and a local landscape supplier, Centering Prayer came together spontaneously. The frame—a walnut branch sliced into four curved segments—was conceived during early morning meditations. Set off the backboard, its natural curves echo the spiral’s movement and add depth to the piece.

This work was a sacred initiation into the creative process for me—where prayer, meditation, intuition, and craftsmanship converged. I kept it close for years, until the moment came, with deep clarity, to release it to someone who needed its presence.