Fight the Fight

In times of uncertainty, when the world is marked by conflict, injustice, and destruction, it can be difficult to know how to respond. Painting offers a way to engage with these realities, even when we cannot fully understand or change them. The act of making something is a way of staying present, of giving form to our thoughts and emotions, and of imagining possibilities beyond what we see around us.

Returning to the studio and continuing to paint may seem like a small gesture in the face of larger events, but it is a way of remaining engaged with the world rather than turning away from it. Through color, gesture, and form, painting can express what is difficult to put into words, make space for uncertainty, and create connections between people. It does not resolve the problems we face, but it allows us to reflect on them and see them from another perspective.

To keep painting in difficult times is to recognize the value of creation, even when its impact is uncertain. It is a way of bearing witness to the present while remaining open to what might come next. When so much feels beyond our control, the simple act of making something can remind us that imagination still has a place in how we understand the world and our place within it.