The word "Meta" means "to refer to itself", as in a photograph of a photographer. I always thought the word “meta” felt sexy to say and contained a sentiment of self-description I imagined for this work of light magic and revitalization! The Meta Towers breathe life into items that are broken, whether broken glass or expectations, a new purpose is created using the experiences of both. As a child trying to behave in this world, I accumulated a vast collection of broken glass. As an artist trying to succeed in this world, I saw a vast collection of experiences that could be transformed and, in doing so, would transform me. This veil of shame would be pulled away with self-acceptance through my glass art process of repurposing and celebration of “flaws”. How poetic it is to be in the middle of my journey as I paint pictures, build sculptures, and share stories out of the broken pieces of my experiences.