What Remains

What Remains places a single acorn before human skulls, contrasting the finality of human death with nature’s potential for renewal. Forms and background established in pencil are developed in oil paint, with particular attention to the skulls’ surfaces and lighting. The acorn’s small scale contrasts with the surrounding remains, yet its potential for growth gives it a central role in the composition. This juxtaposition emphasizes nature’s capacity for regeneration beyond humanity’s own future.