Breaking out of Body: White Raven

3D Crystal Geode Cave

28”x28”x2”

Resin, Amethyst, Obsidian, Pyrite, Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Fireglass, Ashes

Artist crafted Birch hardwood frame

In memory of Christina Welker, White Raven. 1956-2021

One of the things I cherish most in my life is being at the right place at the right time and, not knowing so long ago, the day I crossed paths with Christina my life would never be the same. From the moment our lives met through the very serendipitous circumstances, she remained to me as the most foundational, loving and nurturing teacher in my life. She was an extraordinarily gifted Starseed child who knew she wasn’t from here. She communicated with animals from a very young age, she could hear the voices in the Spirit of the trees and stones and the wind. She was a medicine woman and a healer. She taught me the language of connecting to the earth though prayer and giving back to the earth what has been imparted. She taught me to always ask and to acknowledge those who have walked before us. On our field walks in the foothills of the  Rockies she would reach for her drum and sing to the plants. She taught me to listen to the plant kingdoms and pay attention to what plant spirit is asking to become medicine. She consistently stood quietly in the sphere of my life and lovingly guided and nudged me in the right direction. There are those who love you and then there are those special people  who extend heart and love when you feel most lost or emply, she was that person for me. She held space for me and watched my inner world bloom as I slowly began to step into Being. With Christina, came Meesha, a beautiful black Shepard that became my best friend and Eternal inspiration.

I am so deeply moved and forever grateful for your presence in my life.