Creating ceramic sculptures is an important means for me to tell a story. The narratives I construct are a method of sharing a common thread of recognition in African American culture. Through symbolism, pattern, and adornment, it is essential for me to capture the beauty, mysticism, and resilience of people of color throughout the African diaspora. "Sacred Voyage" is a visual spiritual narration. It is an ode for the upliftment of souls that have perished in the troubled waters of enslavement or the subjugation of persecution. I constantly research the meaning of symbols from around the world, especially the African diaspora. The symbols I have included in this piece are dried reeds, feathers, crystals, and cowry shells. African face painting will also give you visual clues as to what it represents according to the color. Many African tribes will paint their faces white to symbolize hope, purity, and light. It can also represent a call to the spirit world of their ancestors.