№15Block The use of reclaimed, seasoned oak wood as the foundation for this Earth Painting design symbolises strength, endurance and steadfastness. Across cultures, oak is seen as a symbol of stability, mirroring the determination of those who endure dehumanising processes and reclaim their sense of home and identity. More than a number The numbering of each Earth Painting continues from our first series a deliberate choice reflecting the dehumanising

Origin pigments: Gangteng Buddhist College

earthy brown tones and solid

feeling the pain

Medium: rocks and other mineral pigments

while the soft

becoming the cornerstone of peace and stability

are sacred

their primary purpose may still await

Date completed: November 2024

pine needles

Date completed: August 2023

protecting fertile lowlands from misfortune if properly treated through rituals