I Set Fire to the Rain

This work is a visual exploration of the tension between the possible and the impossible. The concept of setting fire to the rain — an inherently contradictory and unachievable act — serves as a metaphor for the human spirit’s relentless pursuit of the unattainable. In this piece, fire and rain coexist, not as opposites but as parts of a single, dynamic force, inviting the viewer to reflect on their own impossible pursuits and urging them to find beauty in the attempt, regardless of the outcome. “I Set Fire to the Rain” is not just about defying the laws of nature; it is about celebrating the audacity to dream beyond the boundaries of what is deemed possible.

Materials: Commercial cotton, monopoly thread, wool/rayon batting, cotton batik backing
Techniques: Improvisational piecing, machine quilting

Exhibit history:
Osceola Arts: DDFA Group Exhibit “Playlist” 2024
Brevard County Government Building, Viera, FL: DDFA Group Exhibit “Playlist” 2024
5th Avenue Gallery, Eau Gallie, FL: “Sing Out Loud” 2025