The Tree Trunk

Twisted in silence, aged and still,
It bears the marks of time and will.
A scarred old sentinel lost in green,
Whispering stories it’s long since seen.

An early venture into oils from the mid-1970s, this painting leans toward Naturalist Symbolism with hints of Expressionism. The brushwork is deliberate, capturing both the raw texture of bark and the quiet solemnity of the forest. Earthy tones and chiaroscuro effects create depth and introspection, evoking a meditative reverence for nature’s resilience