Spirit of the Tree

A painting by Kiba, made in 2021, in love and appreciation for the essence and spirit of the trees around Montgomery Creek and neighbouring natural areas. Signed on the back with Trees Are My Life.

There is no difference at the core. Everything is life and the trees are also my life. It tore into me when some of the trees were cut on account of the creek restoration work. I hope we don’t lose our sensitivity to life. I hope we remember the integrity of a tree’s life. Not for our benefit or the pleasure of our eyes, but the value of a tree’s life to itself first, and also the biodiversity around it.