{"product_id":"nicholle-wersland-banana-leaves","title":"Nicholle Wersland- Banana Leaves","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanana Leaves \u003cbr\u003eMixed Media on Canvas, Twine and Acrylic Paint\u003cbr\u003e2025\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Size - 36\" x 48\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mixed media work is constructed using natural twine , carefully layered to form abstracted banana leaves. The piece draws attention to the often-overlooked beauty of plant life, honoring flora not as background, but as subject essential, resilient, and worthy of preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach leaf form is built through deliberate, repetitive gestures, emphasizing process and care over excess. The use of natural twine reinforces the artist’s commitment to sustainability, reducing reliance on synthetic materials while allowing texture and imperfection to remain visible. Subtle variations in tone and fiber echo the natural cycles of growth, decay, and renewal found in tropical ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy isolating the leaves against a quiet, neutral ground, the work invites contemplation on humanity’s relationship with the natural world and our responsibility to protect it. The piece serves as both celebration and reminder highlighting the fragile balance between conservation and consumption, and the quiet power of choosing mindful, earth-conscious materials in creative practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e50% of the proceeds from this piece will be donated to the International Elephant Foundation to support their conservation efforts. To learn more about their work please visit https:\/\/elephantconservation.org\/projects\/\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTo see more of Nicholle's work be sure to follow on Instagram @nicholleadams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KS Wildlife Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54486627614995,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6601\/4483\/files\/Bananaleaves3_jpeg.jpg?v=1784866775","url":"https:\/\/kswildlifecreations.com\/products\/nicholle-wersland-banana-leaves","provider":"KS Wildlife Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}