Tree Of Life

At 140cm square, Tree Of Life commands presence through scale and movement, immersing the viewer in a dynamic, almost enveloping landscape. The composition is structured around a powerful, dark trunk that rises along the right side of the canvas, anchoring the work while sweeping arcs of foliage extend outward in rhythmic motion.

Rather than depicting the tree in literal detail, the artist conveys its vitality through gestural brushwork. Energetic strokes of teal, turquoise, sage, peach, and flashes of pink spiral and sweep across the surface, suggesting wind-tossed leaves and circulating light. The canopy appears to bend and curve, forming a luminous vortex at the centre, where pale mint and soft coral tones gather like a glowing heart within the composition.

The interplay between deep, earthy browns and vibrant cool hues creates both grounding and lift. The darker passages at the base provide weight and stability, while the upper arcs feel expansive and alive. Paint is applied with urgency — layered, dragged, and flicked — reinforcing the sense of growth, movement, and organic energy.

In Tree Of Life, the tree becomes more than a subject; it becomes a metaphor for continuity and interconnectedness. The sweeping circular motion suggests cycles — of seasons, of breath, of life itself — rendered in a contemporary, expressive language. The scale allows the viewer not merely to observe the tree, but to feel momentarily within its living, breathing force.