Why so many
Landscapes and
why Trees?
Perhaps it is the sense of solitude,
calm, tranquillity and natural balance.
Symbolically trees are representative
of life. Trees, like humans, are living
entities. They grow, they reproduce
and they die.
Images vary depending on the state
of mind; open spaces and distant
horizons can convey a lightness of
spirit.
Gnarled trunks and twisted roots may
indicate
the
trials and tribulations that the trees have endured,
or perhaps express their strength and
connection to the earth. The choice
is made on the basis of what is emotionally meaningful at that moment.
Viewing a tree makes a connection
beyond the aesthetic; memories and
metaphorical meaning become embedded in the image.
When looking at roots we may think
simply of the roots of the tree or we
may, either consciously or subconsciously, equate them with our
familial roots and with our own
connection to the earth.