OCTOBER 22, 2026—DECEMBER 3,2026
The James Art Gallery
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
460 West 10th Avenue | Columbus, Ohio
The exhibition is open to the public.
October 22, 2026 – December 3, 2026
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
First Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Inspiration for the Exhibition.
With all the noise that surrounds us,
it is in the presence of silence that we can hear that whisper—
the whisper to heal us and strengthen us,
to bring us peace and awaken us,
to inspire us and lead us to discoveries,
to encourage us and change us,
to grieve with us and bring us hope.
This beauty of silence can be found in a magnificent garden—
one of color, wonder, joy, and light.
when silence blooms
Although silent, flowers speak a language of their own. Their beauty, color, fragrance, and unfolding petals express what words sometimes cannot—a language of hope, joy, love, courage, and comfort.
White poppies, magnolias, calla lilies, white rose buds, peony buds, and daffodils symbolize silence—embodying the beauty of what is felt but left unspoken.
Perhaps this is the gift of silence. It leads us into stillness—a sacred space where we can breathe, reflect, and simply be. For women walking their own paths of health and healing, these moments of stillness give us time to turn inward—to honor what we feel, hold close to hope, and discover the courage to take the next step.
As our minds grow quiet and our hearts begin to listen, we may discover what we have been seeking all along: quiet hope, sacred peace, tender healing, or simply the strength to continue our journey.
These glass paintings are an invitation into that sacred space, where silence begins to bloom—to quiet the world around us, settle into the moment, and listen to what is quietly unfolding within you.
A Moment of Stillness
39” x 63” x 2” | $14,800
Graceful in its simplicity, the white poppy emerges in an almost sacred hush. Its fragile, paper-thin petals unfurl in pure white, like a breath held in prayer.
Long revered as a symbol of silence, the white poppy invites us into a place of peaceful reflection—where words fall away and the soul listens deeply.
Blooming in Silence
21” x 31” x 2” | $4,900
Beneath its serene beauty lives a quiet strength.
The magnolia bloom stands in luminous white and natural stillness—its generous bloom embodying feminine grace and gentle power. Yet its beauty is not fragile. It speaks of strength, perseverance, and a resilience that endures.
True strength does not always announce itself. Sometimes it reveals itself in calm
Sculpted in Silence
31” x 21” x 2” | $4,900
The calla lily rises with graceful simplicity, its single sculpted curve embodying an elegance that needs no embellishment. Its chalice-like bloom holds tranquil beauty, while its sturdy stem offers a gentle reminder of inner strength.
A timeless symbol of silence, the calla lily reveals itself all at once—confident in its simplicity and effortlessly sophis
A Silent Promise
21” x 21” x 1” | $2,900
The daffodil brings a different silence—a peace filled with the promise of light, hope, and renewal.
One of the first flowers to emerge after winter, its bright, trumpet-shaped bloom announces spring and the courage to begin again. Rising from the darkness beneath the earth, it reminds us that renewal often begins quietly, long before it can be seen.
For women whose lives have entered a season when health is uncertain and answers are still unfolding, the daffodil becomes a symbol of resilience and the hope that carries them forward when the path ahead is unclear. Its golden spirit reminds us to keep reaching for the light and to trust that something beautiful may yet unfold.
Its silence is a pause as darkness begins to give way to light, and we sense that something new is about to bloom.
Waiting in Silence
21" x 21" x 1" | $2,900
Tightly gathered, the peony bud holds its story close—a tranquil symbol of depth, patience, and possibility. Each folded petal protects something tender: hope not yet spoken, dreams still forming, and the promise of what is yet to bloom.
The peony is the pause before abundance, the inhale before something extraordinary unfolds. It reminds us that becoming whole takes time, and that there is beauty even in the waiting. There is courage in holding back, and just as much in finally opening—layer by layer, in its own time.
For women learning to trust what is unfolding, the peony speaks to compassion, resilience, and new beginnings. Its silence is not emptiness but a full, knowing hush—a quiet trust that healing will unfold without force.
The peony bud is a promise—what is held quietly within can, in time, bloom fully in the light.
The Grace of Silence
14” x 14” x 1” | $2,900
Still closed, still quiet, the white rosebud embodies the power of tender grace. Its soft, folded petals cradle untouched innocence, while its silence embraces what words cannot carry.
There is a humility in its delicate form—a reminder that not everything needs to be in full bloom to be meaningful. A white rosebud is a beginning, holding its beauty close and its promise gently within.
For women in a season of healing, it speaks to the hopes, fears, and dreams that may remain unspoken. It reminds us that healing need not happen all at once. There is courage in waiting, in protecting what is tender, and in allowing ourselves time to open.
Hope lives quietly within each folded layer—a promise of what is yet to bloom.
Silence beneath the midnight sky
There is a different kind of silence that belongs to the night.
When the world has fallen asleep, and the garden is wrapped in darkness, something unexpected begins to happen. Beneath the midnight sky, silence settles in, and certain flowers awaken.
The gardenia, night gladiolus, evening rain lily, moonflower, evening star, and mock orange are among these extraordinary blooms—flowers that awaken in the darkness, reaching toward the moon and chasing the stars. Each seems to know something the daylight cannot teach: darkness does not mean the absence of light. Sometimes, it is where light becomes most visible.
For women moving through deeply personal health journeys, these midnight blooms become symbols of hope, courage, and the light we carry within us. There may be seasons when the way forward is not yet visible—when answers are still being sought and the night seems to linger.
Perhaps this is the gift of the midnight garden. It invites us to surrender to the silence of the night and listen to what silence reveals. Even in the darkest moments, a glimmer of light can be enough to guide us forward.
Courage Found in Silence
14.5" x 14.5" x 2" | $2,100
The night gladiola blooms with gentle strength, its graceful form symbolizing courage, perseverance, and resilience.
It waits for darkness to unfold, blooming in the stillness of night. In that quiet, it reveals a different kind of courage—one found in the strength to endure, to rest, and to keep reaching even in the darkest moments.
For women facing moments when the path ahead is difficult to see, the night gladiola reflects the unspoken resilience that emerges amid uncertainty and waiting. It reminds us that healing may begin quietly in the darkness, gathering strength before it can be seen.
It reminds us that even in the darkest moments, courage can take root, hope can grow in silence, and, in time, we can find our way back to the light—and bloom again.
A Whisper in the Darkness
14.5" x 14.5" x 2" | $2,100
The evening rain lily whispers as its delicate bloom gently awakens in the darkness. There is something almost enchanting about its arrival—when the garden grows still and the world begins to soften, it unfurls its petals to the night.
A symbol of renewal, hope, and new beginnings, the evening rain lily reminds us that beauty can emerge from the most unexpected places. Like the flower that waits patiently for the rain, women carry an extraordinary capacity to endure, to renew, and to begin again.
For women finding their way through recovery toward a new beginning, its midnight bloom speaks to the silent moments when renewal begins—often unseen, beneath the surface, after seasons of uncertainty or struggle. It reminds us that not everything meaningful happens in the light. Sometimes, darkness gives us the space to rest, to listen, and to discover what is quietly awakening within. Its silence is a whisper of hope—through the darkness of night, something beautiful can emerge.
Moon-Kissed Silenced
14.5" x 14.5" x 2" | $2,100
The moonflower opens beneath the moon, its delicate white petals slowly unfurling as darkness settles over the garden. In the stillness of night, it reveals a beauty daylight cannot see—a silent allure that awakens only when the world grows still. Blooming in near-total darkness, it reminds us that beauty, growth, and hope can quietly awaken in us.
For women discovering that healing can begin silently within, the moonflower’s nightly unfolding reflects the unseen work of the spirit, heart, and mind—the courage, strength, and hope that quietly emerge. Healing is not always a dramatic awakening. Sometimes, it is simply a gentle opening of the heart, unfolding slowly and beautifully in its own time.
When daylight returns, the petals curl inward and close, patiently waiting for night to come again. In this rhythm of opening and folding inward, the moonflower reminds us that transformation has its own rhythm and timing. There is wisdom in knowing when to open, when to rest, and when to wait. In its moon-kissed silence, the moonflower whispers a beautiful truth—even in darkness, something within us can awaken, unfurl, and bloom.
Lighting Our Path
14.5" x 14.5" x 2" | $2,100
The evening star flower holds a silent light of its own, unveiling its hidden grace as the sun sets and the world slips into darkness. Beneath the night sky, its delicate presence becomes a symbol of guidance, hope, and the light that can lead us when the way forward is uncertain.
It simply shines, offering reassurance in the stillness of the night. For women seeking light when the path ahead is uncertain, the evening star speaks to the moments when answers may be unclear and the path difficult to see.
Yet even in darkness, there can be light—a gentle presence that gives us the courage to continue toward the dawn.
Enchanting Silence
14.5" x 14.5" x 2" | $2,100
In the stillness of the night, the mock orange reveals itself almost like a secret. Its delicate white blossoms glow softly in the darkness, and their unexpected fragrance drifts through the air, awakening us and reminding us of the simple beauty of being alive.
For women whose lives have been touched by uncertainty or loss, its fragrance becomes a gentle invitation to pause, breathe deeply, and rediscover the moments that bring comfort and joy. Healing is not only about overcoming what is difficult; it is also about allowing beauty back into the heart.
The mock orange carries a beautiful duality—delicate in appearance yet hardy and resilient. In this, it reflects the quiet strength and tenderness of womanhood: the courage to endure while staying open to joy.
Light Within the Shadows
23.5” x 25” x 2” | $4,800
The gardenia blooms beneath the cover of darkness. Its luminous petals seem to gather the moonlight as its fragrance quietly fills the night. There is something almost sacred about a flower that chooses the shadows to reveal its beauty—for where there are shadows, there must be light.
A symbol of purity, grace, love, and inner strength, the gardenia
Silence of the dawn
In the hush of the early morning, the garden begins to awaken. The rising sun appears in the east as the moon slowly slips into the western sky—a fleeting moment when light begins to overcome darkness.
As the first light touches the garden, flowers begin to open, their petals slowly unfurling to welcome the rising sun. They turn toward its warmth, catching its light and bringing radiant color, whispering fragrance, and a touch of wonder to a world just waking. In turning toward the light, these flowers offer a quiet reflection on the path women walk from diagnosis to healing and recovery—a reminder that wellness often begins with simply reaching for the light.
These glass paintings celebrate the sunflower, spiderwort, and lobelia—flowers that bloom at dawn, the sacred transition when light begins to overcome darkness and something beautiful begins to emerge. They invite us to pause, to breathe, to surrender to the silence of dawn—to become still enough to notice the quiet wonder of what dawn gently unveils.
Faith. Hope. Love.
40" x 42" x 2" | $10,800
At the first light of dawn, the sunflower turns toward the rising sun, its golden face lifting from the hushed garden. After the darkness of night, it seems to know exactly where to turn.
A timeless symbol of strength, optimism, joy, and hope, the sunflower carries a quiet determination—reaching upward and faithfully turning toward the light.
For women finding strength in the midst of difficult health journeys, the sunflower becomes a symbol of the courage to face another day—to keep believing, keep hoping, and keep reaching toward what gives life. This upward-reaching flower reminds us that even when the path ahead is uncertain, there is always something to turn toward—the light.
And perhaps this is where faith, hope, and love meet: faith to believe in what we cannot yet see, hope to keep reaching for the light, and love to remind us that we do not walk the journey alone.
Opening in silence
18" x 13.5" x 1" | $2,400
In the stillness of dawn, the spiderwort opens, almost as if awakening with the first breath of morning. Its flowers may last only a short while, yet their fleeting beauty reminds us that something need not last forever to leave a lasting impression.
A symbol of resilience, the spiderwort flourishes in a variety of conditions. It bends with change, endures what comes, and continues to bloom—a reminder that healing may gently guide us toward who we are becoming.
When we walk beside women through a season of illness and change, its clustered blossoms become a symbol of the comfort and compassion found in simply being there for one another—a reminder that healing sometimes begins simply with knowing someone is there.
And then there is its curious name—a name whose origins have been lost to time. Perhaps that, too, is fitting. Not everything needs to be understood to be meaningful.
awaken with the dawn
18" x 13.5" x 1" | $2,400
Before the world awakens, a lobelia greets the dawn with a delicate bloom that seems to gather the first light. There is something tender in its silent arrival—as though it knows that even the briefest glimpse of light can carry the promise of a new beginning.
As we care for women through their seasons of uncertainty, lobelia becomes a symbol of the gentle strength found in compassion—the power of connection, kindness, and simply being there for one another.
As morning gently fills the garden, lobelia becomes a symbol of awakening—a reminder to open our hearts to possibility, to extend compassion to one another, and to keep moving toward what gives us hope.
Silence of a spring snowfall
There is a moment in early spring when winter has not quite let go, yet spring has already begun to arrive. In the silence of an early-spring snowfall, resilient flowers reach through the snow, offering unexpected color against winter’s white. The falling snow softens every sound, and for a fleeting moment, winter and spring meet in a single, grace-filled breath—a beautiful pause between the season that is fading and the new one beginning to emerge.
Beneath the snow, life stirs. What appears dormant is anything but still. Courageous flowers push through the cold, reaching toward the light—emerging with quiet determination.
These glass paintings of crested irises, crocuses, glories of the snow, and winter jasmine celebrate the wonder of flowers that arrive in silence—appearing when least expected and bringing color and beauty to the stillness of an early-spring snowfall.
For women facing seasons of illness and uncertainty, these early spring flowers become a quiet symbol of courage—the courage to hold on to hope and to trust that something beautiful is yet to unfold. Like a tender bloom pushing through the snow, they remind us to keep reaching for the light, even in the most difficult conditions.
And perhaps this is where courage and faith meet—choosing to reach for the light, even before we know what awaits us.
hope found in silence
17" x 12.5" x 1" | $2,600
The crocus emerges through the stillness of an early snowfall. While the world around it seems dormant, beneath the surface, something has already begun to stir. Its unexpected arrival carries the promise of new beginnings, hope, and renewal of life after winter. There is something deeply moving about a flower that blooms before the world is ready. It simply emerges—silently, courageously, and in its own time.
As women discover the strength to take each step toward healing and wellness, the crocus becomes a symbol of that quiet courage. There may be moments when the path ahead is unclear, when answers have not yet been found, and when hope feels fragile. Yet beneath the surface, something may already be changing. Healing may be beginning in ways not yet visible, gathering strength in the stillness.
Perhaps this is a gift from silence—a space to listen for what is quietly unfolding within us. The crocus reminds us that beneath the stillness, life is awakening, hope is beginning to bloom, and something new is waiting to emerge.
Golden Moments of Silence
17" x 12.5" x 1" | $2,600
In the silence of winter, when much of the garden rests in stillness, winter jasmine brings a welcome touch of warmth. Its golden blossoms appear like drops of sunlight, brightening the silence and promising that life is still unfolding.
There is something beautiful about a flower that blooms when so little else does. Its unexpected brightness reminds us that even in the coldest, darkest seasons, something within us can continue to believe in the light.
During seasons of illness, women often discover the extraordinary gift of friendship—the comfort of knowing someone is beside us and the reassurance that we do not have to walk alone.
Its clusters of golden blooms offer another beautiful reminder: even on the most difficult journeys, friendship can be a light—the hand that reaches for ours, a tender understanding that needs no words, the voice that offers encouragement, and the quiet presence that simply stays.
embracing silence
embracing silence
17" x 12.5" x 1" | $2,600
The glory of the snow blooms against winter's hush. Delicate yet determined, it appears as winter still blankets the garden in silence—a beautiful reminder that life can find its way forward even when the world seems still.
Its very name evokes something extraordinary: beauty appearing where it is least expected. In the quiet of an early snowfall, it gathers the light, offering a gentle reminder that darkness cannot silence the light.
For women experiencing seasons when the path ahead is difficult to see, the glory of the snow reminds us of the light we carry within—even when the world around us feels dark and still. There may be moments when the path forward seems unclear, when answers are still being sought, and when hope feels distant. Yet, like this fragile flower emerging through the snow, a quiet light can remain within us, carrying the hope of recovery and the promise of renewal.
And perhaps that is what silence offers us—a place to pause, to breathe, and to discover the quiet light within.
Within the Silence
31” x 21” x 2” | $4,900
The crested iris rests delicately in the silence of an early snowfall, its beauty almost timeless. Its graceful petals hold a deeper story—one of wisdom, courage, faith, and renewal.
Surrounded by silence, it does not rush to bloom. It simply waits. In this, the iris reminds us that in the silence the most meaningful beginnings can unfold quietly within.
hearts speak to hearts in the silence
There is a silence that does not separate us but draws us closer—a sacred quiet in which hearts speak without words. In this quiet, we may begin to hear what words cannot express and feel what the heart longs to say.
Some of the most meaningful words we ever say are never spoken. They live in the gentle holding of a hand, the warmth of a smile, the tenderness in another’s eyes, or a quiet embrace. A silent tear can reach one heart from another, saying, I am here, you are not alone. Compassion, understanding, and love can pass from one heart to another—sometimes more deeply than words.
For women whose lives have been touched by illness and uncertainty, these quiet connections can be a source of comfort. For the caregivers who walk beside them, care is often expressed in the simplest ways—a listening heart, a reassuring presence, or simply the willingness to stay. In these moments, we discover that healing is rarely a journey we take alone—it is knowing that another heart is near, quietly beating alongside our own.
This collection of hearts was created from this place of unspoken connection—to share joy, beauty, kindness, compassion, hope, grace, light, strength, and courage. Perhaps this is the gift of hearts speaking in silence—a sanctuary where sorrow can be held, love can be deeply felt, healing can quietly begin, and hearts are free to speak their own language.
10” x 10” x 2” | $1,200 each | $8,700 for the collection
A heart of joy
a heart of beauty
A heart of hope
A heart of hope
a heart of beauty
A heart of hope
a heart of beauty
a heart of beauty
a heart of kindness
a heart of kindness
a heart of compassion
a heart of kindness
a heart of courage
a heart of compassion
a heart of compassion
a heart of compassion
a heart of compassion
a heart of compassion
a heart of grace
a heart of strength
a heart of strength
a heart of strength
a heart of strength
a heart of strength