“Axis Mundi is my trace fossil because it captures the intersection of art, faith, and architecture that defines my creative identity. In studying the Dome of the Rock, I was drawn to its symmetry and sacred geometry --- the way structure can embody belief. The work reflects my fascination with spaces that hold meaning beyond their physical form, and how a space can represent ideas and beliefs larger than ourselves. It leaves an imprint of who I am because it reveals how I see the world: through structure, symbolism, and the pursuit of unity within design.”