Artwork description: I graduated with my MFA in glass at Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University, Philadelphia, last May. This piece was the highlight of my thesis show. It is based on a photo I took of a tree that was uprooted and fell in a storm. In my work, I research narratives of memory, commemoration, loss, and trauma and their relationship to the land. To the fracture that is embedded within it. The catalyst for this piece was October 7th, and the war that erupted that day lasted till this moment—taking the lives of so many people. Being an Israeli, I was born into a conflict—an endless circle of violence. I have always longed for peace and for the end of the conflict. Now, more than ever. This artwork explores the delicate interplay between destruction and reconstruction, portraying a fallen tree as both a marker of loss and an emblem of renewal. Created from multiple fused glass panels, the piece reflects on the fragility of natural systems and their ability to heal and transform over time. In this image, I aim to mirror the human experience of breaking and mending—an experience that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries. Working with glass, a resilient and vulnerable material, underscores themes of repair and restoration, inviting viewers to contemplate cycles of decay and regeneration in their own lives and environments Through this universal lens, I aim to create a dialogue between personal narratives with broader ecological, geopolitical, and emotional landscapes, creating a space for conversation about resilience and the beauty inherent in imperfection.