Oil on canvas, stretched and ready to hang.
Signed on the back.
This artwork comes with an external frame
For the Land that Bred Me is an exploration of my personal connection to the natural world and the land that I call home. The title is taken from a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins, which speaks to the deep bond between a person and their place of origin.
The artwork is a double exposure image of a man wearing glasses in a shirt, superimposed with an image of a forest. Through this juxtaposition, I aim to convey the interconnectedness of human beings and nature. The use of muted blue tones in the oil painting creates a sense of calm and introspection, inviting the viewer to contemplate their own relationship with the environment.
Ultimately, For the Land that Bred Me is a tribute to the power of nature and its ability to shape us as individuals. It is a reminder to cherish and protect the land that sustains us, and to recognize our responsibility as stewards of the earth.