“We Persist”, from the series “Beneath The Surface”, explores the deep-rooted connections between plants and humans, as well as themes of communication, emotional bonds, and mutual reciprocity.

Made during a time of upheaval in the United States, the painting reflects a need for steadiness and belonging — the twisting, root-like figures caught between being pulled apart and reaching to stay together.

Like the ginger roots that inspired it, “We Persist"“ speaks to how we weather change, shaped by nature, community, and the forces around us.