Rooted Connection is an oil on canvas that celebrates the hidden, vital network that supports the forest floor. The piece moves beyond a simple still life to explore the concept of mycelium, the vast, subterranean threads that serve as the true architects of nature’s biodiversity.
Two vibrant, orange-capped fungi emerge as visible nodes from a highly textured, luminous bed of moss and decay. The close proximity of the forms suggests quiet communion and deep interdependence, while the warm light filtered through the forest canopy creates an atmosphere of intimacy and discovery. Through expressive brushwork and rich, layered greens, this painting invites the viewer to reflect on the profound, unseen connections that underlie all life.
20” x 16”
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Rooted Connection is an oil on canvas that celebrates the hidden, vital network that supports the forest floor. The piece moves beyond a simple still life to explore the concept of mycelium, the vast, subterranean threads that serve as the true architects of nature’s biodiversity.
Two vibrant, orange-capped fungi emerge as visible nodes from a highly textured, luminous bed of moss and decay. The close proximity of the forms suggests quiet communion and deep interdependence, while the warm light filtered through the forest canopy creates an atmosphere of intimacy and discovery. Through expressive brushwork and rich, layered greens, this painting invites the viewer to reflect on the profound, unseen connections that underlie all life.
20” x 16”
Oil painting on stretched canvas