lrsAMEA12WyattJoan EntsMarchtoIsengard Joan Wyatt

The composition presents a procession of figures emerging from a dense woodland setting. The foreground is dominated by these beings, characterized by their humanoid forms interwoven with arboreal elements – branches and foliage appear integrated into their bodies, suggesting a symbiotic relationship with the surrounding forest. Their expressions are obscured or distorted, conveying an impression of primal rage or determined purpose rather than individual emotion. They move forward with a forceful stride, their postures indicating urgency and collective action.
The artist has employed a limited palette dominated by earthy tones – greens, browns, and muted yellows – which reinforces the connection to nature. The light source originates from above and behind the figures, casting long shadows that contribute to a sense of drama and foreboding. Rays of light break through the canopy, illuminating portions of the procession and creating a visual hierarchy that draws attention to their advance.
Behind the immediate foreground, the landscape recedes into a distant mountain range shrouded in atmospheric perspective. The mountains are rendered with less detail than the figures, suggesting distance and emphasizing the procession’s journey towards an unseen destination. A fortress-like structure is visible on one of the peaks, hinting at a potential conflict or confrontation awaiting them.
The overall effect conveys a narrative of righteous anger and inevitable consequence. The beings appearance suggests they are guardians of nature, roused to action against some perceived transgression. Their march implies a deliberate and unstoppable force, while the distant fortress signals an impending clash between natural power and artificial constructs. There is a sense of ancient, elemental fury being unleashed upon a world that has disrupted its balance. The composition evokes themes of environmentalism, retribution, and the enduring strength of nature against human interference.