Winged Elegance

Survivor of Hurricane Helene.

Wall-mount vintage Adel Rootstein mannequin torso figurative sculpture.

"Winged Elegance" embodies a convergence of grace, beauty, and the ethereal. She is a celebration of the inherent beauty and resilience of women, a testament to their ability to rise above adversity and soar to new heights. She invites viewers to immerse themselves in her beauty and embrace their own inner strength and grace.

These are before and after photos of "Winged Elegance". The "before" pics were taken before Hurricane Helene. The "after" pics were taken after Helene did her work.

As most of you know, Hurricane Helene destroyed roughly 80% of the River Arts District. My work (Ahdra Art) was displayed and for sale at Foundation Studios. The flooding at Foundation Studios was to the ceiling rafters and the building destroyed.

I was fortunate that all but one of my assemblage sculptures were recovered. They are currently home with me and I am making attempts to clean off the mud and empty them of flood water. I have little inventory; all my photo art prints, notecards, stickers, canvas prints, etc. were lost or destroyed.

"Winged Elegance" is currently on display and for sale at Trackside Studios. If you would like to purchase this piece please contact Trackside Studios or me.

This was never supposed to happen here in the mountains yet it did and we must begin again.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, my work has taken on a new layer of meaning, shaped by the loss and transformation this powerful force left in its wake. Many of my artworks were lost or irreparably damaged during the storm—vintage mannequin assemblage sculptures and prints representing months of creation and contemplation. Yet, this experience has only deepened my commitment to exploring resilience, identity, and the beauty found in imperfection.

For those interested in supporting my work and vision, I encourage you to visit my digital photo art prints under Digital Artwork here on my website. Each print captures my dedication to storytelling through imagery, blending digital figures and forms in ways that invite connection and reflection. I am also working on new assemblage sculptures; reimagining vintage mannequins, found objects, and materials that bear the marks of the world around us. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support as I rebuild, reimagine, and continue creating art that speaks to endurance and renewal.