When I set out to paint this piece, I knew I wanted to evoke a feeling of connection and feature warm, bold, contrasting colors found in nature. I was struck by the beautiful olive, ochre and burgundy colors in these oil bubbles. For the female subject, I tapped into my own experiences of the connective nature of yoga, adding in the eagle pose. The symbolism draws on the blending of the self and the elements of our surroundings.