Melissa lives in the Richmond neighbourhood within North End Halifax with her six-year-old son, Clark. Together, they often walk up the steps connecting Union Street to Fort Needham Memorial Park to play frisbee on the field, or head to the playground. This abstract piece represents their climb to the park.

The white pathway up the stairs is flanked with colourful waves, representing the beauty found with the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personalities of the people they meet along their journey. Deep turquoise and teal were used in the corners, which represents the ocean/Halifax Harbour seen anytime they look back down the stairs.

This piece was created using acrylic paint, mixed with various acrylic mediums and water so that it could easily flow and be moved by the artist’s breathe. A small torch was also used to create the tiny cells and details found in the piece.