While there are many interpretations, the word "Selah" has been used to signify a pause or a break. "Selah" encapsulates the purpose of this collection in many ways. First, it recalls altarpieces from art history, which have been used for centuries to call to mind truths and stand as memorials. When viewers looked at these altars throughout history, they were in a setting that made them stop, look, and reflect. In this collection, these pieces are modern altarpieces that invite you to pause. While they may stem from personal experiences, the work deals with universal themes of hope, joy, stress, distraction, community, and much more. Each viewer will look at the same piece, but may come away with a different reflection.
The final reason for the choice of "Selah" is its ability to hold onto a moment. Each element represented in the works are natural in some way. By capturing these florals in their bloom, it is pausing time's progress in order to reflect on this one moment before it is gone. We have all experienced moments that we loved and other moments that were painful. "Selah" is a reminder to pause, remember, and rejoice.
