№19Block The use of reclaimed, seasoned oak wood as the foundation for this Earth Painting design symbolises strength, endurance and steadfastness. Across cultures, oak is seen as a symbol of stability, mirroring the determination of those who endure dehumanising processes and reclaim their sense of home and identity. More than a number The numbering of each Earth Painting continues from our first series a deliberate choice reflecting the dehumanising

oak is seen as a symbol of stability

The naming of these rivers reflects broader animistic beliefs in Bhutan

illustrating how women foster shared purpose and strengthen ties

my dearest partner Huub and our Beagle

Approximate dimensions: 33x44

and the timeless balance between gentleness and strength

reflecting the ways women navigate displacement and create belonging through resilience and shared humanity

This Earth Painting invites you to embrace the journey of becoming

highlighting the influence of time and space in transformation as well as visualising the impermanent and ever changing nature of reality

I think of the first snowflakes descending onto a mountain peak

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The corners of this Earth Painting are crafted with butterfly joints