Title: The Three Ladders to Divine Romance
Size: H- 26½ x L- 24½ x W-2
Medium Mixed: Collage, Oil paint over Acrylic paint on cotton canvas
Year: Spring of 2023

Open conversation about a classic work of Eastern Orthodox spirituality that outlines a three ladders ascent toward spiritual perfection, with the final steps focusing on achieving union with the creator through love, faith, and hope. This visual narrative utilizes the metaphor of three ladders to illustrate the journey of spiritual growth, where each rung represents a step closer to a higher state of being or understanding. Each rung signifying a deepening purification and intensification of love. The cloud emphasizes the end of the spiritual journey, stating that it is love that unites the souls of humans with the creator.