Rooted

This painting explores how identity dissolves into something larger—whether through destruction or transformation. The figure isn’t just surrounded by nature; she’s being overtaken by it. Tree bark pushes through her skin, her limbs unravel into roots, blurring the line between self and environment.

The brushwork is heavy and layered, with rough, almost sculptural strokes that create a sense of both decay and growth. Deep reds and earthy browns ground the figure, while the background moves between vibrant greens and muted blues, giving the impression of shifting, uncontrolled movement—like the slow creep of vines or the pull of a current. The contrast between the solid, warm tones of the body and the more fluid, changing background reflects the push and pull between resisting and becoming part of the natural world.