It was me all along

by Vanessa Moses

Set within a symbolic landscape, this work explores the sacred act of self-acceptance and the privilege of loving oneself fully. At its center, a lone tree stands as a powerful symbol of the divine feminine — deeply rooted, ever-growing, and intimately connected to the cycles of birth, death, and rebirth. The landscape reflects the natural rhythm of creation, reminding us that just as women have long been the vessels of life, we also hold the power to give life to ourselves — to heal, to transform, and to begin again. This painting invites the viewer to turn inward, to find identity not through others, but through the quiet, enduring wisdom within.