Earth - Acrylic on Canvas The Elements embodying the isolation and numbness

embodying the isolation and numbness that often follows trauma

Note: These boots run small

It’s often seen as a messenger to the Great Spirit and a link between the earthly and spiritual realms

This piece was donated to Hilarity for Charity

reflecting the loss of stability that can accompany such experiences

Earth - Acrylic on Canvas The Elements embodying the isolation and numbnessIn this work from the Elements Series, Earth represents endurance, grief, and the will to continue living after profound loss. The figure merges with a tree, symbolizing life's deep roots and the strength required to remain grounded through trauma. A serpent coils protectively around the body while a small unborn form rests within its embrace, acknowledging the pain of still birth and miscarriage. Despite sorrow, the rising sun and surrounding life