Beneath The Storm
2026
6″ x 6″
Coe 96 glass, glass enamels and powders and murrini, zinc
$150
Beneath The Storm explores the quiet resilience that exists beneath visible chaos. The piece depicts a whale suspended in calm, luminous water, gazing upward toward a turbulent storm raging above the surface. This contrast between the serenity below and the violence above reflects an emotional duality—how inner stillness can coexist with external upheaval.
The whale serves as both witness and participant, embodying awareness without panic. It does not flee the storm; instead, it observes it from a place of depth and composure. The vibrant colors within the water suggest life, richness, and emotional complexity, reinforcing the idea that beneath distress there can still be clarity, beauty, and strength.
This work invites viewers to consider their own relationship with turmoil. It asks: What lies beneath your storm? In a world that often feels overwhelming, Beneath The Storm offers a quiet reminder that peace is not always found by escaping chaos, but by descending deeper within oneself, where calm endures.
Ruby Reschman