Emily Chu
The Great Bald Cypress
Illustration
2025
The bald cypress tree is a rot resistant tree that symbolizes longevity, endurance, and mourning. They are not only able to resist rotting, but can now purify rot, further becoming a symbol of resilience in the world. Communities have formed around these trees, where they often hold ceremonies to provide offerings to the tree.
Work by
Emily Chu
Illustration
““Resilience” is a series of illustrations that imagines a far-future version of the world after the planet has been ravaged by the climate crisis. The remnants of life are beginning to thrive once...” [More]