Banisteriopsis caapi – The Vine of Awakening

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A3 Archival Print with Leaf Border
or
A4 Print with Vine Segment Border

This coloured pencil drawing depicts Banisteriopsis caapi, or Ayahuasca, a sacred rainforest vine long revered as a teacher and guide among plant spirits. Its bark contains harmala alkaloids that have been used for centuries to support introspection, emotional processing, and spiritual insight. The vine embodies both medicinal and ceremonial power, acting as a bridge between the physical world and the unseen realms.

This composition features ancient double-helix vines with new shoots emerging from the old. This interplay represents growth, continuity, and renewal. Behind the spiralling vines, a cascade of leaves flows like a living backdrop. The leaves evoke vitality and abundance while emphasising the interconnectedness of all living systems.

B. caapi opens pathways to self-reflection and communion with nature and spirit. The colored pencil medium captures the subtle textures of the vines and leaves, creating depth and movement. The artwork invites viewers to engage with the intelligence of the plant, to contemplate the cycles of life, and to reflect on the potential for transformation that it carries.

Size:

A3 Archival Print with Leaf Border
or
A4 Print with Vine Segment Border

This coloured pencil drawing depicts Banisteriopsis caapi, or Ayahuasca, a sacred rainforest vine long revered as a teacher and guide among plant spirits. Its bark contains harmala alkaloids that have been used for centuries to support introspection, emotional processing, and spiritual insight. The vine embodies both medicinal and ceremonial power, acting as a bridge between the physical world and the unseen realms.

This composition features ancient double-helix vines with new shoots emerging from the old. This interplay represents growth, continuity, and renewal. Behind the spiralling vines, a cascade of leaves flows like a living backdrop. The leaves evoke vitality and abundance while emphasising the interconnectedness of all living systems.

B. caapi opens pathways to self-reflection and communion with nature and spirit. The colored pencil medium captures the subtle textures of the vines and leaves, creating depth and movement. The artwork invites viewers to engage with the intelligence of the plant, to contemplate the cycles of life, and to reflect on the potential for transformation that it carries.