From the Moss

When you look at this piece you might say, “That is so simple, I could do that”, well, yes you could. But it would not look like this because there is more to this than meets the eye, for it is intended for the mind. The job of the artist is to understand the meaning of color, the placement of color as well as inserting any object that finishes the story.

Firstly, that is not the sun or the moon, that is the circle of life in the background. It is however, the energy of the sun.

Secondly, the base for the artwork is canvas, over that is a thin crumpled paper. This is to tell you that all things, even beautiful simple things are both complicated as well as imperfect.

Third, the yellow background indicates warmth as well as purity.

Fourth, the foliage is about growth, its not just random things growing. Moss in mythology is often associated with themes of growth, renewal, and connection to nature. It appears in various cultural stories, such as Native American legends where it symbolizes practicality and resourcefulness, and in German folklore where moss people are depicted as forest spirits linked to the earth and its energies.

The ancient lineage of moss, existing for over 400 million years, connects to age and wisdom. Its slow, steady growth contributes to association with longevity. Moss reveals a subtle beauty upon closer observation, inviting deeper appreciation. It forms soft carpets that unify landscapes and provide microhabitats, suggesting harmony and interconnectedness. Moss also signifies the cycle of life, initiating new growth in disturbed areas and symbolizing regeneration. All of this is about the relationship between the two figures and their relationship to the earth.

In my story, this also includes the decay of lack of use.

Fifth, the figures.

The figures do not have arms because I am asking your brain to embrace the artwork and to think about its meaning. However, they do look feminine which is a part of the story and reflects the relationship between the two different women. One of them is smaller, which refers to age.

Six, the color green symbolizing growth, health.

Seven, the color yellow is often associated with joy, happiness, and optimism, as it evokes feelings of sunlight and cheerfulness. However, it can also represent caution, cowardice, and jealousy in different contexts and cultures. You decide which I mean based on your experience.

Eight, Teal symbolizes tranquility, sophistication but also can be associated with open communication and clarity of thought.

Nine, white is for purity, purity of though, purity of action.

Ten, This artwork is not in fact a simple artwork.

From there I will allow you to imagine the rest of the story.

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