The exhibition explores queerness, reflection, and loneliness. "Untitled" (4x6") features a woman lying in a grassy field, as the suns warmth consumes her. She is lost in thought, overwhelmed with the emotions radiating through her body, many of which she's not prepared to comprehend. "Resting Place" (8x8") features a lone bumble bee sleeping in the petals of a fully bloomed zinnia. The work explores realization... the zinnia being in full bloom symbolizes the realizations that we come to in our lives, while the sleeping bumble embodies the relief that accompanies them. Finally, "Blooming Zinnia" (5x6") features a whimsical flower against a background of purple and teal.

Shelby grew up in the foothills of the Uwharrie Ridge. Her artwork reflects a lifelong desire for joy, spurred from challenges and darkness beyond her control. She enjoys all mediums! Every year, she grows a large garden and enjoys making fresh cut flower arrangements in thrifted and upcycled vases. Many of those flowers and arrangements make their way into her artwork.