The Arrival - Ithaka Series, 2024, textile, 43 x 29 in. / 109.22 x 73.66 cm.

The Arrival - Ithaka Series, Teresita Leal, 2024, textile, 43 x 29 in. / 109.22 x 73.66 cm.

As in Cavafis' poem that inspired this series, it is the journey that matters most - the inspiration, the labour, the setbacks, and the transformations of creation. I have sought to capture the many facets of our path to Ithaka. This final piece evokes home, an autumn garden after swift voyages.