This painting reimagines the ‘tree of life’ not as a symbol of harmony, but as a living organism burdened by the presence of humanity. Each pair of figures that composes the branches is locked in subtle conflict—grappling, resisting, or pulling away from one another. Their bodies form the structure of the tree itself, suggesting that human discord is woven into the natural world rather than separate from it. The tree stands illuminated yet uneasy, its form held together by tension rather than unity. This piece explores the growing strain between humankind and the environment, portraying nature not as a serene backdrop to our lives but as an entity feeling the impact of our imbalance.