Wood - Acrylic on Canvas

In this painting from the Elements Series, the Wood element becomes a metaphor for the anxious mind. A towering tree surrounds the central figure, its branches twisting into intricate, spiraling patterns that resemble tangled thoughts. The figure stands rooted within the face of consciousness. Flames rise at the base of the tree, symbolizing the inner tension that fuels both growth and overwhelm. As Wood traditionally represents expansion and life force, the painting reveals how that same energy - when unbalanced - can manifest as anxiety: a mind growing faster than the spirit can contain.