About Remnants

The painting depicts a vast, desolate forest landscape, stretching over 2 meters in size. The trees stand bare and some are lifeless, their branches reaching into a sky painted in various shades of gray and white. The ground, devoid of any greenery, is uneven and littered with fallen branches and debris.

In stark contrast to the enormous scale of the canvas, a tiny human figure, merely 5 centimeters in height, sits amidst the chaos. This small person, is engaged in the seemingly overpowering task of picking up branches. Her actions suggest an attempt to restore order, symbolizing hope and resilience in the face of overwhelming destruction.

Despite the overall bleakness of the scene, a warm light glows in the far distance. This distant illumination serves as a beacon of hope, hinting at the possibility of renewal and rebirth beyond the current state of desolation.

The painting’s title, Remnants, aptly captures the essence of the scene – a world in fragments, yet with a glimmer of hope on the horizon. The juxtaposition of the vast, lifeless forest with the tiny, determined human figure creates a powerful narrative about the human spirit’s resilience in the face of environmental devastation.

220 cm x 115 cm
Created 2020.
Acrylic on canvas.