Meu Refúgio Portrait Artist's Statement:

Artist's Statement:

mesmo quando a caminhada se torna desafiadora

ajusta a cortina

área que ela retomou recentemente

heir to the tradition of the Great Mother

Meu Refúgio Portrait Artist's Statement:"Meu Refgio" "My Refuge" was born in a moment of deep sorrow when the soft sound of a violin playing Hymn 118 of the CCB brought peace to my heart. The melody felt like a divine response, as if God were present, wrapping me in comfort. This painting is a visual translation of that sacred moment, where music became a refuge for my soul. It is more than just a painting; it is a space where those who see it can feel the same warmth in their own difficult