Fall in Love, 2023

CHRISTINE GOULDSBOROUGH

Oil and cold wax on canvas
16"x 16"x 1.5"

Fall in Love connects to Returning to Earth through its celebration of seasonality, impermanence, gratitude, and the quiet beauty found in letting go.
The fallen leaves gathered in the puddle speak to the natural cycle of growth, change, and return. What was once vibrant and alive is beginning its journey back to the earth, yet in that transition there is still extraordinary beauty. The layers of leaves, twigs, water, and reflection create a reminder that nothing in nature is wasted or lost—it simply becomes part of what comes next.