“Where the Light Finds You” ✨
By Mercy Ojogbe Ekele
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Where the Light Finds You was inspired by those moments when life feels heavy and uncertain, yet somehow, a little light still finds its way through. The dark edges represent the seasons of struggle, while the warm sunset represents hope the reminder that even after difficult days, there is still beauty waiting on the other side. The birds moving toward the light symbolize freedom, movement, and the courage to keep going, even when you cannot see exactly where the journey will lead. The feeling behind it: This piece is meant to feel like a quiet exhale. Not loud happiness, but the kind of hope that comes softly,the feeling of realizing, “Maybe things will be okay after all.” It is about finding beauty in the transition between darkness and light, and remembering that you don't always have to find the light yourself. Sometimes, the light finds you.
The Story Behind the Artwork
There are moments in life when everything feels dark, and you begin to wonder if things will ever change. Where the Light Finds You was born from that feeling,the quiet season of waiting, hoping, and holding on. The darkness surrounding the sunset represents the difficult seasons we sometimes have to walk through. But in the middle of it all, the sun breaks through, reminding us that darkness is never the whole story. The birds represent freedom and moving forward. They don't know exactly where the light will lead them, but they keep flying toward it. This piece is a reminder that you don't have to have everything figured out to keep going. Sometimes, all you need is enough hope to take the next step. And eventually, somewhere between the darkness and the dawn, the light finds you.
Details
- Medium: Contemporary
- Year: 2026
- Dimensions: 4x4inches
- Edition: 1/12
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