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It's Just a Plant

It's Just a Plant beautifully illustrates the deep connection between humans and the natural world, showcasing the incredible properties of the hemp plant. It cleverly highlights the shared basic needs of both humans and house plants, emphasizing the importance of restful sleep, sunlight, movement/exercise, nutrition, and healthy relationships in sustaining life. It's fascinating to see how we essentially share these same critical requirements with our leafy companions.

 

Moreover, the artwork sparks conversation around the hemp plant's controversial history and the unjust bias it has faced, despite its known medical benefits. After all, it’s just a plant.  This work challenges us to reevaluate societal perceptions and to adopt a more open-minded view toward the potential advantages certain plants can offer. At its core, this piece invites us to explore the intricate relationship between humans and plants, encouraging us to appreciate the value of these natural connections in our lives. Let's keep this dialogue growing as we delve into the profound interconnectedness between us and the plant world.

This is a thought-provoking abstract painting that explores the connection between humans and the natural world.
It’s Just a Plant highlights shared basic needs such as rest, sunlight, exercise, and healthy relationships. The painting uses contrasting or complementary colors (bluish green, white, pink, and red) to represent humans and plants, and uses these colors to show their interconnectedness.
The title of the artwork is It’s Just a Plant and the description mentions the hemp plant’s properties and its controversial history. Hemp is a plant with many uses, including food, clothing, and medicine. 
Overall, It’s Just a Plant is an invitation to consider the ways in which humans and plants rely on each other.

Medium:  Mixed Media (Acrylic, Water-soluble Crayons and Oil Pastel)

Dimensions:  48" x 36" x 2"

Year Completed:  2024  

Price:  $1295

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