The word "conversation" derives from two Latin roots: com, meaning "together," and versare, meaning " to turn." Thus, con-versation literally means "turning together."In the midst of the tumultuous year of 2020, the world seemed to crumble beneath our feet, leaving us feeling shattered and adrift. As I navigated through the turmoil, I found solace in the simple act of reaching out to loved ones, pouring my heart out in marathon phone conversations that spanned hours. With every conversation, every word spoken, I reached for my sketch book and let my pen dance across the page. I captured the raw emotions, the rhythm of voices, the ebb and flow of tempo. And in these pages, I created a visual translation of the human experience. Through the magic of art, those scribbles and scratches took on a life of their own, coalescing into a stunning collection that peaks to the very essence of human connection. Every stroke and line is a tribute to the conversations that shaped my journey. This series is titled "Con-versare" because it is about the act of turning together. It is about the power of conversation to connect us, to share our stories, and to build community. It is about the ways in which we turn to each other in times of need, and the ways in which we support each other through thick and thin.