The Becoming Continues (Metal Art)

Rooted in strength.

From Phillis Wheatley’s first penned verses in 1773 to Sojourner Truth’s bold declaration in 1851, from Recy Taylor’s refusal to remain silent in 1944 to the landmark justice of 1954, and into the quiet revolution of 2024 - Black women have collectively shaped U.S. history through voices both loud and soft.

The Becoming Continues is the final piece in the Rest and Rise collection and is a meditation on that becoming: layered, luminous, and alive with memory. Butterflies ascend in vertical formation against a deep black background, each one a different symbol of transformation. Beneath them, soft-textured language repeats like breath - rhythmic, intentional, enduring.

Printed on metal, the work glows from within: resilient, reflective, unbreakable. It honors the stillness and the storm, the pause and the power. It reminds us that becoming is not a single act, but a centuries-long continuum - always rising, always evolving.

Inhale stillness. Exhale rising.

Why You’ll Love It
Part of the Collective Breath series and Rest and Rise collection, this piece honors resilience and transformation through layered symbolism and poetic design. The metal print brings a luminous depth to the powerful narrative - enduring, reflective, and boldly alive.

• High-definition aluminum metal print
  
• Rich, fade-resistant finish with subtle gloss
  
• Scratch-resistant and easy to clean
  
• Lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant
  
• Mounted on MDF wood frame with ½" wall offset
  
• Ready to hang
  
• Thoughtfully designed and made in the USA
  
• A portion of every sale will be donated to causes that align with our core values. 
  

Patience is a Virtue ... Sustainability and Craftsmanship are the Rewards
Each piece is carefully crafted just for you upon order, which means delivery may take a little longer. By producing on demand rather than in bulk, we reduce overproduction and waste. We truly appreciate your thoughtful decision to support a more sustainable and intentional approach to shopping.

Returns and Exchanges
Please Note: because each item is made to order - we do NOT issue refunds or accept standard returns. Eligible items may be exchanged for store credit, and if your order arrives damaged or incorrect, we’ll make it right. Please refer to our full Refund Policy for details.