Woodland Creek

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, "Woodland Creek",  speaks to how memory itself works—the way certain details remain crystalline while others blur and fade. It is left with raw, unraveling edges, acknowledging that these memories and emotions will continue to deteriorate and transform over time.
 
Acrylic on Raw Canvas
11.5 x 12.5 in (painted area)
13.5 x 28.5 in (full artwork including the longest thread hanging at bottom)
13.5 x 14.5 in (Size of entire canvas excluding threads)
This artwork is mounted on a foamcore structure which can easily hang on a nail on your wall. (I recommend using two nails to keep it balanced.)