Traces II is an expanded version of Traces of Time and reflects on the fragments of language, memory, and symbolism that endure across generations. Inspired by forgotten writing systems, indigenous stories, and the colors and textures of Native American art, the painting is like a patchwork of marks that feel both ancient and newly discovered. Hand‑drawn symbols, branches, rivers, and pathways - visual metaphors for ancestry, lineage, and the passage of time.

When you look at this painting at first, it appears fragmented, but as you look further, the elements begin to connect, revealing a soft narrative about human connection and shared origins. Layered in acrylic, ink, pencil, and watercolor crayon, Traces II is a reflection on what remains, what fades, and how meaning shifts as it travels through time.