Wax Over Water is a multidisciplinary collection that explores two deeply intertwined themes: a young girl’s journey into womanhood and the impact of the built environment on North Omaha residents. Through poetry and imagery, the collection chronologically shifts through stories of resilience, community empowerment, and the intersections of identity and place.

 

Rooted in collaboration and community voices, Wax Over Water aims to inspire young people while bridging understanding between residents and those shaping their environments. The final work features twenty original poems paired with photographs taken by Omaha-based photographers.