

This month, the Orion Library hosts a special exhibition: a mother–son collection of paintings that celebrate creativity, courage, and the stories that shape us. Creating alongside my son has been a gift — a reminder that art is a bridge between generations, a place where we meet in color, texture, and truth.
If you’d like to explore more of his work, you can visit:
wwittry.com
IG: @westonwittry
Thank you for stepping into this shared moment with us.
This piece began as a neurographic drawing, created during an intense emotional struggle with feelings of betrayal. At first, I was paralyzed by the weight of the situation, but painting became my sanctuary—a space where unspoken pain found expression. Layer by layer, it evolved into a mirror of mourning and acceptance, guiding my heart toward healing. Though my circumstances remained unchanged, my perspective transformed. Hidden within the work, a figure emerged behind the boxes, along with a boxing glove that became a powerful focal point. These symbols brought me peace, reminding me that I was defended, I was safe, and I was gaining the strength to stand up for myself when needed.
Dimensions: 30 in x 48 in, unframed
Material: Mixed Media - acrylic paint and acrylic paint marker on canvas
November, 2024
Therese Kettman
Studio Owner
In 2021, I answered a long-silent call within me—the desire to create. It began with colors: letting them clash, collide, move, and flow side by side. The more I immersed myself in the process, the more I became lost in a world of boundless exploration. I discovered that I had been holding back, denying the inner tug to take a chance, to embrace freedom, to get gloriously messy. I realized something beautiful: I don’t need to know what the end will look like, because the real magic happens in the adventure of the 'in between.'
This journey has been all about taking a plunge—a leap into the unknown, into a new world of exploration:
A plunge into discovering my artist voice.
A plunge into building new connections and finding my creative community.
A plunge into recognizing my worth in simply being—giving and receiving.
A plunge into vulnerability, visibility, and courage to take risks.
A plunge into unfamiliar territory, like stepping into a foreign land where I don’t know the language or the cultural rules.
And so, here I go, stepping boldly into this adventure of creativity and transformation.
— Therese