Shakti Poster

Every piece that I create holds a part of me. But, the 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿'𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 collection bears all. It depicts my road of escape and healing from domestic violence. I honor all that it took to create them, and the surrender it takes to alchemize pain and trauma into the balm that heals. I honor and offer genuine connection by sharing the story behind each piece. And I give soul hugs with the hope it empowers, and/or validates other survivors.

My spiritual way of being and seeing things may include or exclude your practices and beliefs. But, understand that I am connected to all. You don't have to take my way home, take yours...we'll both get there.

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗶 - (power, energy, force):

The moon is divine feminine energy. It symbolizes our desires, inner feelings, things we haven't become conscious about ourselves yet, and our shadow self. Shakti carries this energy. We all do.

The full moon is for set...

Canessa Thomas, a Georgia native, is a self-taught artist, photographer, published author and poet. Her first book of poetry, The Strongest Element: Love Survival, was published Dec. 10, 2007. She has a passion for digital art, collage, mixed media, and photography. Her photography has been exhibited at the Palazzo Cà Zanardi - Venice, Italy (June 14th-16th, 2019); Blank Wall Gallery - Athens, Greece (July 12th- 14th, 2019) and Qlick Gallery-Amsterdam, Netherlands (July 29th - August 23, 2019). Canessa is also an avid hiker and adventurer who loves nature and the night sky.