Helen Shelley’s new series titled Hope is inspired by moments in nature that elicit a sense of wonder and awe, and rituals that symbolically immortalise late loved ones. The repetition of marks and Shelley’s use of glitter and acrylic paint on reflective perspex result in works that pulse with a vibrant energy. Organic shapes and a symmetry that perhaps references the body or plant life capture facets of transcendence and remind us of the precarious state of the human and natural world. While Shelley’s artworks reference loss and grief, they also provide an opportunity for a sense of transformation and hope.