Inspiration for this painting - My mother was my first country the first place I ever lived - poem by Nayyirah Waheed. Wisdom is the collective blend of the bodies and minds who experienced it, passed on to us. This work captures the moment of our inspiration, where thought and life become something more. To define this moment, the artist closely grouped paint on a brushed canvas, weaving the patterns of hand-crafted colors into the fabric that defines a group of diverse people. The artist is inspired to share her work and the experiences behind it, which are derived from her life and community. Brushed green background enhances the grouped paint, combined with a custom-built scrape tool that helps define Jaleh’s style.