Pokeberry Plant

This original acrylic painting is from my series titled "Appalachia", depicting landscapes and plants of the area where I grew up. This body of work is an exploration of the childlike perception of my memory juxtaposed with my adult understanding, a powerful tension that I believe we are all carrying in some capacity.
 
"Appalachia" invites viewers into that tension— to witness the beauty and grief of honoring the landscape of the past, while also mapping the emotional terrain of healing and transition. While rooted in personal memory and loss, these paintings also stand in celebration of the Appalachian landscape itself— the wildflowers, trees, and streams that continue to inspire.
 
This painting, "Pokeberry Plant",  depicts one of my favorite plants from my childhood because the juice of its berries are bright fuscia pink and can be used as paint or stain, which I had a lot of fun with!
 
Acrylic on Raw Canvas
11 x 14 x 0.75 in