I am fascinated by strong roots and the majestic appearance of old trees. Maybe it’s because trees grow in a certain place over a long period of time … while the world around them is constantly changing. However, I was particularly inspired by the elegant shapes of the Ficus Macrophylla. Several trees of this type grow in a small park in the beautiful city center of Valencia in Spain.

I made some sketches in this magical place and and enjoyed the relaxing ambience in the shade of the trees. Based on these sketches, I created a series of five ink drawings. It is a complex network of thin lines that shows the intertwined shapes of the roots. But also the idea of the flowing vitality inside the trees is part of the design.

Light and shadow. Black and white. The strong root of an old tree is firmly connected to the ground. In my eyes, tree roots are symbols for strength, persistence, the subconscious and the cycle of life.

Black micro pigment ink on paper. The original drawings and prints are available.