This painting reflects the deep connection between animal, land, and labor, honoring the quiet dignity found in the rhythms of rural life as seen through the lens of The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck.

Inspired by a quiet moment captured during my time living in Costa Rica, "Beneath the Yoke" depicts two cows standing side by side, evoking the enduring bond and labor shared by animals long used to till the fields.

Their bodies act as a vessel – incorporating a silhouette of a volcano and the Guanacaste tree – a reminder of the ever-present power and mystery of the land.