north-west

Direction: North-West
Element: Water and Earth
Concepts: strength in small things, inner growth

This panel shows a bonsai tree. A bonsai tree is not necessarily something that man creates, nature makes them as well. There are trees born under harsh conditions that grow with strength and courage despite the challenges. However, due to conditions rarely grow large. However, they grow strong regardless of their size, and can live just as long as any other tree, but maintain a small size.

This panel is both a reminder and an affirmation to what I wish to attain in my life. I am constantly trying to better myself. Learning something new. Helping people. Going places. Growing. Sharing. Water is an element of movement, and Earth one of stability. Hence together it shows me moving while not moving… or moving within oneself. Inward not outward. Growing strong while not having to grow up and out, but strong while small. Inward growth, and strength in small things.

technical info
dimensions: 2.5” x 2.5”