Wrapped in quiet devotion, a woman embraces a fox with both tenderness and fierce protectiveness.
Behind her, a golden halo radiates like the sun—symbol of sacred duty, of reverence, of guardianship. Surrounded by towering evergreens and painted in earthy hues and soft light, this guardian becomes one with the forest, not above it.
 
This piece is an ode to reciprocity—to the deep, unspoken bond between humankind and the Earth that raises and nourishes us.
 
It is a thank-you to the forest for offering home, wisdom, nourishment, and emotional sanctuary. It’s also a quiet but powerful vow: to stand up for what cannot speak in our language, to fight for what is essential and irreplaceable, to remember we are not separate but deeply interwoven.
 
“Kahu” is not just a title—it’s a responsibility. A role we step into when we choose to listen instead of dominate, to protect instead of exploit.
 
This painting is a call to those who feel that pull in their hearts—a reminder that although the task is immense, we are not alone in our devotion.
 
The forest sees you. And you are part of its story.