Artist's Statement: Libraries are sites where imagination and knowledge intersect. Similarly, stellar constellations are a reading of nature; a combination of science and storytelling. Throughout history, constellations have provided civilizations a pointillistic canvas within which to perceive shapes and reference myths. Within constellations are the roots of creativity: observation, recognizing shapes, and creating patterns. Both libraries and the stars are portals of possibilities that enable us to reflect upon culture, time, space, and life. They are private sanctuaries yet belong to everyone. Under the stars and among books, we gain solace and stimulation. The teens are presented as constellations - leaping into the sky, reaching outward, and moving forward. Like the stars, young adults symbolize hope and the belief in infinite possibilities. Their continuous expansion teaches us to embrace the future and leads us in new directions.
