The Language of Trees: An Artistic Journey into the Forest
When we stroll through a forest, there’s a chance that we might miss an entire world of communication happening right beneath our feet. If you are quiet, you can hear the whispers of the trees, their stories of centuries past, and their dreams of the future.
I wrote this poem while immersed in nature and creating the paintings for The Earth Collection.
“The Language of Trees,” by Christina Contaldi
There is a hum
Amongst the trees,
If you are quiet enough
To hear it.
It’s the whisper
Of the leaves,
As they flurry
In the wind.
And the echos
Of the timber,
A steady metronome
That pillars the land.
It’s blossoms
Sing a sweet melody,
Of joy that swells
Even the loneliest of hearts.
And beneath the soil
Tumbled and turned,
The roots share
Earth’s greatest secrets —
Only known
to those,
who are quiet enough
To listen.
The Language of Trees
36 x 36”, mixed media on canvas.
Original painting, hand signed. Maple frame included.
This painting brings to light the ageless communion between nature's silent giants — the trees. Splashes of green intertwined with bold strokes of bark-brown, representing both leaves and branches stretching out, almost touching, resembling ancient hands locked in an intimate dialogue.
Purchase this original painting online: The Language of Trees
Fine art prints in both paper and canvas now available.
View the full collection: The Earth Collection
About the Artist
Christina Contaldi is an American artist based out of New Jersey. She describes herself as multi-passionate, which is reflected in her artwork. She is inspired by both the simplicity and complexity of nature, and layers in parallel nuances from the human experience. Themes like environment, internal worlds, memories, emotions, and spirituality are integrated into her art. She has met many iterations of herself, and is always evolving, as is her exploratory creative expression.
View Christina’s recent work at www.christinacontaldi.com
Email inquiries to info@christinacontaldi.com
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