Accretion Disk with Hawking Emissions, is one of many painting in Gwen's 2019 Cosmic Adventures Exhibit. "My awareness of the global climate crisis has contributed to the paintings I have created for my new exhibit, "Cosmic Monologues." The new Event Horizon Telescope has made even the impossible concept of black holes visible through photography. I was inspired to create my own abstract versions of some of these awesome cosmic events. The act of painting helps me to experience the world in ways I cannot otherwise imagine. When I started this series, little did I realize what an amazing adventure I was about to embark upon! In “Cosmic Monologues” I explore this mysterious dance in which we all play a role, either consciously or unconsciously. Come to the exhibit, and as you walk amongst the paintings, ask yourself whether you feel the void between stars, the presence of consciousness, or perhaps something else?”