This radiant square artwork merges the vivid reality of the harvest with the dreamscape of deep memory. The ground is carpeted in a glorious abundance of apples, recalling the artist's childhood spent with her siblings in the orchards of Wenatchee, the Apple Capital of the World.

Curled in a patient slumber within this rich, autumnal setting is the Fox, the ultimate spirit guide of cunning, wisdom, and protection. Here, the Fox is waiting out the final season, nestled in a sanctuary woven entirely from the fruit of childhood memory. The apples symbolize not just the past, but the enduring, life-sustaining vitality that provides comfort and refuge. The Fox guards this core of memory, ready to escort the soul when the final time comes.

This piece is a profound meditation on patience and guardianship, confirming that the most treasured moments of the past remain a safe, enduring haven. The hand-applied cold wax medium grounds this luminous vision, making the sensory details of the orchard feel utterly present and real.

Note on Medium: This artwork is an archival pigment print finished with a hand-applied cold wax medium, which acts as a protective layer and allows the texture and quality of the finished surface to be viewed without glass.