We live amidst the symbols of our lives. The dairy barn. The dogs and donkeys, sheep and chickens. The collapsed barn. Rocky. The Studio is my primary symbol of the farm, of the creative connection that drew Maria and me to one another and binds us still. Ben is a magical helper, a spirit who is making these symbols come to  life. Work is at the heat of Maria, and at the heart of our love is a creative connection, a commitment to encouragement and support for one another’s work. When a book like “Dancing Dogs” comes out, she is as excited as I am. Her workplace is as important to me as it is to her. In this way, fuel one another’s work and life without becoming entangled or crossing the boundaries that mark our sense of self, our independence, our work.

I am so excited about the work Ben is doing on this wonderful space. So many works of art will be born here and shipped out into the world.