More Than Branches

Year: 2025

Sarah Manson’s "More Than Branches" is a striking exploration of childhood, resilience, and unseen burdens. The central figure—a young girl seen from behind—carries a bundle of branches that seem almost too large for her frame. The bold, expressive brushstrokes of earthy greens and warm oranges create a sense of movement, as though the wind itself is intertwined with the moment.

This piece is part of Manson’s ongoing thematic exploration of memory, endurance, and the quiet strength of everyday moments. The combination of painterly abstraction with sketch-like line work gives the composition a dreamlike quality, allowing the viewer to project their own emotions onto the scene.