This painting is a story of balance comprising nature's elements. The Grandmother figure represents the wise crone who heals with the cooling ability of the water and earth elements. These are the "tattvas" in yogic philosophy - forces that govern nature which we are all part of. The dragon represents the fire element, the woman pictured on the left is Gaia - she is protected by land guardians and guides. The painting works by seeing it upside down as well to reveal other elements in the painting.