Taken by the Wind features bare branches in the moment of losing everything they bore to a surging wind. Whether the trees produced green, warm-yellow or rust-red leaves, or delicious fruit or delicate flowers, is a mystery; only abstract clues remain amidst the mingled vibrant colours that are swept up in the moment.
The painting serves as a metaphor for human creations, achievements or reputations, which can all come crashing down in a single blow from events such as strong winds or other natural disasters, death or even social media defamation. The saturated hues invite contemplation as they simultaneously describe the natural, seasonal cycles of change, and the impermanence of even a fruitful human life.