Untitled (tree coming out of coffin-shaped hole in hand) from In the Low

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts a stylized illustration of a black hand holding a vibrant blue tree, symbolizing care for nature, with the tree’s branches expanding upwards, filled with oval leaves against a plain contrasting white background.

The image depicts a stylized illustration of a black hand holding a vibrant blue tree, symbolizing care for nature, with the tree’s branches expanding upwards, filled with oval leaves against a plain contrasting white background.

Name/Title

Untitled (tree coming out of coffin-shaped hole in hand) from "In the Low"

Entry/Object ID

2026.5.5

Type of Print

Digital Print

Category

Vault, Landscape, People, Plants and Nature

Made/Created

Artist

Scott Erickson

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

21-1/2 in

Width

20-1/2 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

41-3/4 in

Width

33-3/4 in

Exhibition

Art of Scott Erickson - March 2 - April 18, 2026

General Notes

Note Type

Title Note

Note

Sometimes, I hunger because I do not eat what is offered. Some of why I lack is because I resist the gift being given. I lift my eyes up only to the hills I choose, I want to choose where my help comes from. May my particularities and my preferences never cut me off from the Life available to me. Forgive me for choosing “my way.” It seemed right but I fear it is leading me towards death. Teach me to feed on what You prepare for me. Teach me to receive what You generously give. May the very depth and intensity of my own grief sever the ties that bind me to my preferences and privilege. May my time in The Low clear the debris of attachment and ego so that I can be cared for.