These portraits of aloes highlight the plant's resilience and healing properties. Utilizing wax crayon to resist watercolor, the aloe stands strong against shifting backgrounds that emphasize its ability to thrive in changing conditions. This contrast reinforces the aloe's connection to survival and healing, as these plants have been significant in South Africa, valued for their beauty and medicinal uses for centuries. Aloes bloom in winter. This resonates with the personal reflection in this work, which was done during a time of hardship. Both personal struggles and the broader narratives of endurance showcase how aloes symbolize hope and restoration in challenging times.

The titles of the series of six aloe paintings collectively form a poem, expressing a journey from isolation to illumination.

Alone in the Darkness Standing Strong

Two Together Glow in the Dark

Blooming

Then Comes Light

Together, these titles weave a narrative of growth, resilience, and the eventual emergence into light, celebrating both individuality and the connections formed along the way.