india ink, acyrlic paint, and soft pastel ; 40×30”

“In the center of my chest lives a small animal. She has been hurt before, so she startles easily. She needs my help to heal, but she cannot communicate with words, only with panic. To heal is to love her for wanting to keep me safe, and with each day she learns we are OK.”

ARTIST BIO: Kendall Hall is a visual artist specializing in oil painting and drawing based in the northern Kentucky region. With an educational background in both painting and philosophy, they frequently create work surrounding psychological, social, and philosophical themes. Artists like Denis Sarazhin, poets like Louise Glück, philosophers like Byung-Chul Han, and psychological theories like polyvagal theory all have an impact on Kendall’s work. Their upcoming work will feature subjects like intimacy, healing, and connection.