Homesteading

Medium

Analog Collage

Dimensions

12"H × 9"W

Year

2026

A giant hand carefully places a small house into a vibrant, layered landscape, suggesting themes of belonging, creation, and the human desire to shape our surroundings. Torn bands of richly colored paper form rolling hills, their exposed white edges emphasizing the collage’s handmade nature while creating a sense of movement and depth. A rainbow arcs across the expansive sky, introducing hope and the promise of new beginnings. The landscape unfolds in bands of flowering fields, rocky terrain, and cultivated gardens, blending natural beauty with imagined geography. Near the bottom, two tiny figures quietly occupy the scene, offering a sense of scale and reminding viewers of humanity’s modest place within the larger environment.