Remain

Autumn light filters through the forest canopy, casting a golden embrace around a ceramic vessel that has found its place among the fallen leaves. As a companion to "Return," this work continues the story of abandonment and acceptance, now bathed in the warm glow of the changing season.

Karin's intricate brushwork captures the dramatic interplay of light and shadow that autumn brings to the forest floor. The vessel, no longer struggling against its surroundings, has settled into the rhythm of seasonal change—surrounded by the rich tapestry of golds, browns, and fading greens that mark time's passage.

Each mark traces the way light moves through the trees, illuminating patches of the forgotten ceramic while leaving others in the cool shadows of the undergrowth. The painting suggests a deeper permanence than its companion piece—where "Return" spoke of journey and surrender, "Remain" whispers of belonging and the quiet dignity of objects that have found their place in the world's eternal cycle.

This work celebrates the beauty of persistence and adaptation, showing how even forgotten things can become integral parts of nature's ever-changing composition.