As I examine what happens in the absence of humans and their taming forces, I come up with narratives of indoor and outdoor scenes of nature overpowering human structures. I implicate humans not only as intruders but as an invasive species. Often, the painted scenes are places I have lived, worked at, or have a

fondness for. Today, more than ever, with the world being inundated with so much development and growth, we are challenged with facing this reality. Are we nature’s friend or foe? — Malu Tan