Being a survivor and recent retiree, I needed a hobby and enrolled in a beginners stained glass class. I found a weathered but solid plank floating in a creek and turned it into a sculpture! The plank can be stood vertically or hung horizontally but I liked the attached photo so much, I decided to submit it.

This piece is inspired by the African tribal masks that are traditionally used for ceremonial and practical purposes to influence the good and the evil forces in the community. Our cancer support group at Karmanos certainly serves to support its members as they deal with overcoming the bad and encouraging the good as we fight our disease. My collage represents that effort.

Support Mask

I find life is much easier when there&#39;s other things to focus on. With me, it&#39;s the joy of painting and/or making hand built clay pieces with the many friends I have made along the way.

Salvaged Plank with Stained Glass

By Paul Fraley

September 13th, 2019

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