A Story of Hope

The Story Behind The Painting

From the Ashes was designed for CAPSA’s central stairway with an unfolding story as you approach and travel up the stairs.

Mike explained that as someone, whether a client, advocate, or supporter of CAPSA, approaches the stairway, one of the first things they will see in the painting is a woman holding a baby in despair (on the lower left side).

“You kind of see the beginning of her journey,” Mike said. “There are ashes at her feet, with a burnt landscape behind her.” The scene illustrates what it feels like to be in a place where you may wonder if there is any hope.

“Then you see a woman behind her, holding a candle,” he said. “The candle illuminates and catches her face. The woman in despair sees that light and recognizes it as the light of hope.” continued on next page…

CAPSA is a nonprofit domestic violence, sexual abuse, and rape recovery center serving Cache County and the Bear Lake area that provides support services for women, men, and children impacted by abuse. Their services are free and confidential. They have a mission to provide safe, caring, and confidential shelter, advocacy, and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to reduce incidents of abuse through prevention education.

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