The Depths emerged from an intense period of self-exploration, capturing Carter’s confrontation

with fear, vulnerability, and the persistent challenges of creation. The title, chosen by curator David

de Boer, reflects the emotional excavation behind each work. Facing the canvas meant risking failure

and wrestling with uncertainty, but each piece became an act of courage, a visual turning inward.

Works like Paris for Two draw on personal threads, such as Carter’s relationship with her daughter,

revealing the love and growth woven into complexity. This series isn’t about the surface it’s about the

willingness to dive deep and create despite it.