The series Renaissance depicts scenes of rebirth, renewal, and a return to the natural world; a grasp at hope in the midst of a difficult year. Created during the pandemic, this series was inspired by scenes I encountered where nature was slowly reclaiming manmade objects and urban settings. Early in the year, there were reports of the positive impact of stay-at-home orders on the environment: air quality was improving in city centers with less cars on the street and less planes in the sky. Human confinement gave space for wildlife. But these ‘silver linings’ soon dissipated as it became clear that any positive effects of lockdown on the environment would be short-lived. The pandemic has only further highlighted the tenuous interconnectedness of the natural world and human society. This series explores the inherent conflict between the two.