uprooted

Relocation is an experience many can relate to, whether for education, employment or simply seeking a new beginning. This piece is my interpretation of such a transition, inspired by my experience of being an international student setting out to study abroad. ‘Uprooted,’ in itself, typically refers to removing something from its native environment, which inherently carries the weight of initial stress. However, it’s often overlooked that the uprooted must find a new place to thrive—perhaps richer soil or refreshing waters—where it can flourish more than ever before, which I wanted to portray in my painting.

Published here.