This tree could be real. Its depiction interacts with the surroundings as a shallow surface, ready to detach from the background in its branches. It is roots in pressing rocks and endures hot desert air that claims its moisture.

It wants to survive. But its dried particles are going to be flattened indiscriminately into paper by humans, some of whom do not perceive trees as living organisms.

• Reference Code: LN179W22PR
• Materials: watercolor on cotton paper