This graphite drawing depicts a monumental baobab tree rendered in intricate tonal gradations, capturing the immense girth of its trunk and the twisting, almost architectural limbs that reach skyward. Every ridge, fissure, and weathered fold of bark is articulated with patient mark-making, emphasizing the tree’s endurance and slow accumulation of time. The drawing’s restrained palette allows texture, shadow, and light to take center stage, evoking a quiet reverence for the subject’s scale and longevity.

As part of a larger series on ancient trees of the world, this work situates the baobab within a global narrative of resilience and rootedness. Each drawing in the series functions as both portrait and monument, drawing attention to the cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance of these living witnesses to history. By isolating the tree against a minimal background, the artist invites viewers to contemplate its individuality while also perceiving it as a symbol of shared human stewardship over the earth’s most enduring organisms.