I was sculpting this piece at the time of the Winter Olympics. I was inspired by the strength and perseverance of young female competitors in figure skating, snowboarding, skiing... their confidence exudes with every gesture and movement, literally shining with happiness and pride. We all have the capacity to shine from within, so I wanted this figure to be a reminder of our own inner strength. Shine could be a congratulatory piece for a milestone reached, or a healing piece to show support and belief in someone. I wanted the form to be visually uplifting... a little reminder of personal goals, met. I embellished the surface with gold to suggest inner light and energy.

• Sentiment: ”You have a radiant inner light” written on Enclosure Card
• 8”h hand-painted resin figure of a standing female figure in cream dress embellished with blue ombré and gold-leaf dots at base. Figure looking up, with one arm extended upward.
• A gift for graduates or to celebrate special accomplishments…to encourage, support and acknowledge individual strength. Packaged in a fitted Signature Collection box ready for gift-giving.
• Artist Susan Lordi hand-carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO. This piece is cast from Susan's original carving and painted by hand.
• This figure communicates through gesture, to represent an emotion or mark a memory. Willow Tree sculptures express love, closeness, healing, courage, hope… emotions of a life well-lived.