Fields of Belonging (2025) is an original oil painting on canvas. The sides of the artwork are finished in genuine copper leaf, presenting a polished and professional finish. This artwork forms part of my small works collection exploring the theme of "Thinking of Home" and measures 10 x 10 cm.
Artwork description
Home is more than just a physical space. It's a feeling of safety, identity and belonging. It is where we find refuge from the chaos of the world and where our truest selves are nurtured. A home holds our memories, our traditions, and the simple moments that make a life rich and meaningful.
Whether it's the scent of flowers drifting in from an open window or the comfort of familiar surroundings, home evokes a deep emotional connection that anchors us in the world.
In this painting, that sense of home is portrayed through vibrant, welcoming elements. The cozy white cottage with its bold red roof stands nestled among tall green trees, offering a comforting sense of shelter. The warm glow of sunlight across the golden field of sunflowers suggests peace and abundance, capturing the joy and serenity that often accompany our fondest memories of home. The nearby barns and gently rolling hills contribute to a broader sense of community and stability, elements that are vital in shaping our concept of home.
The natural setting also reinforces the idea that home isn't just build from bricks and mortar. It's created through a relationship with the land and the rhythms of nature. The sunflowers, facing outward in their golden brilliance, symbolise hope, warmth and growth. Just as these flowers bloom under the sun's nurturing gaze, we too grow under the love and care that home provides.
This artwork invites us to reflect not just on a specific place, but on the feeling of being grounded, loved and truly at pease, a reminder of why home will always be a cornerstone of human life.
