Rooted centers on stability within contrast. The composition is divided between darkness and light, with the tree standing firmly anchored in both. The surface is layered and distressed, creating a faded, weathered atmosphere that suggests lived experience rather than perfection. Gold leaf blossoms rest along the branches with weight and presence. They do not feel delicate. They feel intentional. The contrast between the dark trunk and luminous accents emphasizes endurance shaped through pressure. The tree does not lean toward shadow or light. It grows through both. The work reflects the idea that strength is not found in avoiding difficulty, but in remaining grounded within it.
Medium: Acrylic, gesso, and gold leaf on canvas Dimensions: 36 × 36 in (91.44 × 91.44 cm)
Rooted centers on stability within contrast. The composition is divided between darkness and light, with the tree standing firmly anchored in both. The surface is layered and distressed, creating a faded, weathered atmosphere that suggests lived experience rather than perfection. Gold leaf blossoms rest along the branches with weight and presence. They do not feel delicate. They feel intentional. The contrast between the dark trunk and luminous accents emphasizes endurance shaped through pressure. The tree does not lean toward shadow or light. It grows through both. The work reflects the idea that strength is not found in avoiding difficulty, but in remaining grounded within it.
Medium: Acrylic, gesso, and gold leaf on canvas Dimensions: 36 × 36 in (91.44 × 91.44 cm)
