Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) GREO Prints

Graphical Representation of Essential Oil Paintings.  

 This piece pays tribute to the country of origin most closely tied to Boswellia serrata: India. At its centre is the silhouette of the Taj Mahal—a revered landmark and enduring symbol of Indian heritage. Rising from the base and intersecting the structure is a rendering of a Boswellia serrata branch, grounding the image in the botanical source of the resin.

To further honour its roots, the palette draws directly from the Indian flag, weaving orange, white, and green into the composition as a visual ode to the land where this species thrives.

Four slashes cut through the piece, symbolizing stability. Unlike many other frankincense species, Boswellia serrata is currently classified as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List, noted for its ecological steadiness. These marks quietly reflect that rare constancy in a world of change.

These are prints of Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) GREO.  Representing the top 4-5 main constituents in the essential oil.  The painting was done on canvas in egg tempera.  The artist, Lucas Anderson, makes each paint himself, adds a couple drops of the essential oil into the paint to capture the energetics of the oil in the painting.  

Each print comes with a couple drops of the oil for a multi sensory experience.

This GREO was produced in collaboration with the Airmid Institute.  50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Airmid Institute for use in setting up educational programs to strengthen the Frankincense supply chain.