I've never been to Paris.

But like most artists, it is a dream of mine to go to Paris.  And seeing Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris is on my list once I get there.

Only I almost wrote that in past tense...'cause the world almost lost this treasure.  Seeing the reaction around the world to the fire in Paris of this sacred structure reminded me that at the end of the day- art and architecture matters.  History matters. Beauty matters.

And we can all rally behind that...and that gives me hope.

One day I will go to Paris and light a candle in that cathedral- the prayer will be that we will always protect art and history, and that it will keep us connected to our humanity. 
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These are my two daily pieces from April 15-16th. The piece on the left is my reaction piece on the 15th to the fire at the cathedral, complete with lightly burnt edges on the collaged hair. There is a heart with 'Paris' in in to represent the eyes and hearts of the world. And the piece on the right represents the day after- when the world looks to the future, to rebuilding...to hope. Both pieces incorporate newspaper coverage about the fire.