The "Butterfly Project" is dedicated to my daughter BreAunna Hill, who took her own life on July 21, 2019. She struggled with mental illness and also suffered severe head trauma from a car accident on May 19th, 2016.

The butterfly story began when my family and I returned home after a 9-day stay in the trauma unit. Three days before, we had seen a butterfly with broken wings lingering in the flowers in front of our house. The same butterfly flew around when we arrived home, and my son placed it in my hand. I used this moment to talk to my daughter about her struggles and how she was similar to the butterfly, she too could still fly with broken wings. While talking, the butterfly moved from my hand to my daughter's finger.

Although the Butterfly Project initially started as a way for me to heal from the loss of my daughter, it has grown into something more profound called "The Butterfly Effect." This project is based on the idea that small events can have far-reaching effects on complex systems, much like the world's interconnectedness.

In pursuit of helping others, I obtained a certification as a Cognitive Behavior & Art Life Coach. This has allowed me to understand how art and art therapy can help stimulate cognitive functions in individuals, including children, teens, adults, and those with special needs.

Utilizing standalone butterfly art installations and murals, we aim to create a sense of visual wonder in public spaces. The Butterfly Project has already facilitated a strong sense of community connection in our current locations and has quickly become a meaningful part of people's lives.

 "Butterfly Project"