Murmuration

ABOUT THE COLLECTION The Americana Collection Fine Art collaboration with photographer Caroline Jean Gray began when she and Lydia serendipitously struck up a friendship in the streets of Middleburg, Virginia; a place dear to both artists, the pair began working together in 2024. Quickly they realized their shared love for a focus on creating art to uplift the soul and conversation drifted to the broad inspiration of American life. Suddenly the two were planning a collaboration to capture the iconic America that would promote, and reawaken a positive and uplifting vision. Together, creating a visual anthology that honors timeless elegance, regional character, and elevated style across the American landscape. ABOUT THE PIECE:  "Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on it's knees." (Victor Hugo)  There are moments in life when one cannot delegate, ask for help sufficiently, or even begin to express particular needs- and occasionally to the very fortunate- suddenly people appear and minister through the simplest acts of just being a presence with the lowly in spirit. This "Murmuration" is a tribute to those who appear in those moments- family, friends, neighbors-- strangers. Unexpected and simple acts of service that are the providential ministry through ordinary means in a beautiful symphony of Murmuration.  SIZING 16" x 20" on canvas.