Woodland Watchers - Hollow still life safe from the outside world

safe from the outside world but stripped of freshness

continuous motion of the unseen

Time itself as a preservative

The floral garland evokes beauty and transience

Woodland Watchers - Hollow still life safe from the outside worldNestled within the hollow formed by the ancient fig's sprawling roots, the figure appears to have found a place of quiet belonging. Her dress, woven from moss, leaves and flowers, echoes the life that surrounds her, blurring the line between the human and the woodland. Hidden among the forest floor, tiny flowers bearing watchful eyes quietly emerge, their presence revealing itself only to those who linger. Hollow invites viewers to pause and consider