Abandon Painting

This painting was inspired by relationship dynamics, specifically my relationship with my late Mother. The title 'Abandon' refers to abandoned buildings reclaimed by nature that inspired this work. I was considering what this had in common with memories of my mother, how she molded me in her image, how I learned and unlearned her teachings as an adult. Ruins of buildings speak of time, loss, but also regrowth and the strength of nature. Chapters in our lives echo these processes, just as we are more reliant on nature than we believe. I hope the viewer considers their connection to nature and trees while viewing this piece, their vulnerability and how fragile and fleeting our relationships are.