This final Earth Painting in the Echoes of Home series concludes the journey, encapsulating the profound realisation that home is not bound by walls or geography but is found within ourselves and the connections we cultivate. The layered textures and serene openness of the piece evoke a sense of freedom and unity, reflecting the ways women navigate displacement and create belonging through resilience and shared humanity. Subtle patterns and delicate movements within the surface symbolise the enduring strength and adaptability that transform loss into renewal, echoing the universal experience of rebuilding after disruption (Guémar, 2019).
Let this Earth Painting remind you that home is both a place within yourself and a shared journey, rooted in resilience and shared humanity.
More than a number
The numbering of these Earth Paintings serves as a reflection on the dehumanising processes refugees endure, where individuals are reduced to statistics instead of being recognised for their unique stories and inherent humanity.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 90 x 63 x 4 cm
- Date completed: November 2024
- Surface: recycled denim canvas on reclaimed wood frame with butterfly joints using traditional Japanese woodworking methods, finished in Jacobean oak stain
- Medium: variety of marl, Carrara marble, ochres, sand (and more)
- Origin pigments: Rambouillet (France), Mazarrón (Spain), Heuvelland (the Netherlands), Monte Prana (Italy), Scotland (UK), Carrara (Italy), Alpilles (France)
As always, this Earth Painting was produced via an all-natural process with personally locally sourced pigments, with great respect for nature itself. To learn more about our sourcing process, click here.
Delivery & Returns
We are committed to delivering this piece to you safely and responsibly. Due to the dimensions and nature of this Earth Painting, this particular piece is subject to an insured delivery fee. This is a large artpiece that needs to be handled and transported carefully, and we trust in your understanding.
Due to the nature of shipping and handling these Earth Paintings, we cannot accept returns of purchased products. If you’re uncertain about your intended purchase, please reach out via elise@elisecrutzen.com.
Credits
Photography: Studio Yen
Location: Hymn of Silence
If this Earth Painting is sold out and you would have liked to purchase it, please email us at elise@elisecrutzen.com to discuss creating a similar piece for you at no additional cost.
