“The Weight of Belonging” by Ingrid Putri

Acrylic on canvas

90x70cm

2026

This painting explores the feeling of belonging through images of childhood, nature, and home. The children are surrounded by flowers, fruits, and leaves, creating a dreamlike world where nature becomes a symbol of family, memory, and inheritance. The central figure, held within a flower-like form, suggests both the comfort and vulnerability of being sheltered. The work reflects on how belonging can nurture us, while also becoming something we carry with us.