Ascent is a symbolic exploration of the journey we take toward integration and self-realization.

Octopuses are known for their fluid intelligence and deeply mysterious nature, but it is the feeling we get when seeing their many arms that made it a powerful subject in this

Each tentacle contains a brain of its own, and the image of each reaching in different directions reflects how we ourselves have many aspects inside us with their own needs and desires.

Here we see the ascent as reaching higher ground between dimensions, not just physically but spiritually.

Having a clear view of what we have already gone through and being able to integrate our many parts with that newfound clarity.

It was important to me to capture that feeling of being alone under the stars and feeling small yet magically a part of the whole. That feeling of gratitude while climbing our emotional and spiritual mountains to find ourselves and our place in the cosmos.

Ascent is about becoming whole - integrating the many aspects of ourself through the climb, the struggle, and the clarity that comes from seeing how far we have come.

And nearing the mountain top, feeling the emanations of wholeness and freedom that await us there…