As the daughter (Senina Woods-Harris) of the late Rip Woods, it is my intention to pay homage to one of the most creative geniuses the Arizona art community has ever experienced. Deeply inspired by and rooted in African folklore, my dad’s unique collection of work is easily identified by his signature, sometimes satirical, in nature, abstract use of masks and animals. My father was once asked by a reporter, “What is the purpose of your art?” He responded, “To justify living, to extend living and to remind others they are living.” It is my hope that in posthumously sharing his work broadly, that his purpose and legacy will live on through educational resources local and national exhibits, art preservation, sales, and celebratory events and even mentorship.