Where the Wild Things Grow

Emerging from a vibrant, dreamlike landscape of colour and movement, this crab carries an entire world upon its shell. Moss and organic growth weave across its back, blurring the boundary between creature and environment. The crab becomes a symbol of resilience, adaptation and belonging. Its hard shell represents the protection we build around ourselves, while the moss growing upon it represents the experiences, connections and moments that quietly become part of who we are.

Rather than resisting the growth that gathers along its journey, the crab carries it with strength. The painting reflects the idea that growth can happen in unexpected places, even on the parts of us we build to protect ourselves.

A reminder that we are shaped by the world around us — and that sometimes, the things we carry are not burdens, but evidence of how beautifully we have grown.