Becoming Unlost

Siena Stark and Chloe Lasalle present their second showcase featuring handmade works following a journey through Hiraeth.

In the fantasical land of Hiraeth, the star known as Mother's Eye is the manifestation of Mother herself. Hanging high in the sky, she lovingly watches over all of her children day and night, ensuring they keep the Balance of their world. To her, all are equal, all are the same. But when Mother's Eye suddenly begins to wane and the earth itself splits as ancient bones emerge from below, her beloved children, the creatures of Hiraeth, must come together to save her. However, in the midst of this crisis, a human slips through one of the portals to Hiraeth and finds herself stuck in a wondrous place of paradox. Left without a choice, our protagonist must join the Party as they travel through the lands of the Faerie of First Flight, the Court of the Farravn, and under Daybreak's Arch; outsmart the Mimick, deal with the Traveller, consult with the Chronicler; and above all, have trust, integrity, spirit, and a touch of whimsy to save Mother's Eye. Becoming Unlost is a collaborated effort by Siena Stark and Chloe Lasalle told through paintings, manuscripts, artifacts, and poems representing themes of chronic pain, mental illness, and self-struggle.