I will incorporate symbolic elements in the painting to represent themes of loss, endurance, and survival. For example, I might include a winding trail symbolizing the difficult journey, with figures representing both Native American families and soldiers, and elements of nature to evoke the tension between the land they were being torn away from and the harsh conditions they faced. The colors and textures will be carefully chosen to convey both the pain of the removal and the strength of those who endured it. See more