The first in a new conceptual series exploring the “Dragon Tree.”
I’ve always been fascinated by the line between a botanical specimen and its mythological namesake. This piece, inspired by a tree at the Georgia Botanical Gardens, imagines the “dragon” brooding in darkness and finally breaking free.
To capture this, I chose the graphic language of a woodcut. The heavy use of black and the stark contrast aren’t just for drama; they represent the chasm from which the form emerges. The low, upward angle is meant to feel confrontational, putting the viewer at the base of this powerful, uncoiling creature. It’s a study in using negative space and bold lines to tell a story of transformation.
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