Being immersed in the intersection of art and nature is a foundational part of my spiritual practice. Painting is a process of focused energy and intention - a meditative act, a kind of communion, a deeply felt exchange with the natural world. Much of the symbolism in my work grows out of defining life experiences: pregnancy and birth, encounters with animals, psychedelic states, the imprint of patriarchal religion, and moments of deep joy. These themes return not as fixed ideas, but as part of an evolving visual language through which I explore the porous boundaries between self and world. Through artmaking, I seek to explore beauty and interconnectedness in an open-ended and fluid way, and as an act of reverence, curiosity, and wonder.

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Liz Darling is a visual artist from Kansas. With a meticulous approach and an emphasis on process and exploration, Liz creates symbolic imagery across mediums, examining the dissolution of boundaries between the body, nature, and the unseen.