"In the Face of the Unknown, We Put On Hope" uses life jackets as a symbol of hope, endurance, and grace. First inspired by the refugee crisis and the haunting imagery of life vests washed ashore, this work examines the gesture of preparation, the moment when one chooses to put on hope despite uncertainty. The act itself becomes a quiet liturgy: a ritual of trust performed before the unknown. The piece reflects on what it means to believe when outcomes remain unseen. The life jacket, protective and humble, stands as a metaphor for the human impulse to reach for better, even when salvation is not assured. The use of layered media: spray paint, house paint, acrylic, charcoal, graphite, and chalk pastel, reveals a tension between the layers of marks, colors, and textures, set against stark white negative space, creating a space between peril and peace. This piece invites viewers to consider how we clothe ourselves in courage, how hope becomes the vessel that moves us.