Rafa Gomes approaches this iconic subject by removing the ornamental, focusing instead on the raw geometry of the scene. Through a deliberate play of light and shadow, the illustration creates a space where still water and autumn foliage feel heavy with meaning. The minimalist style allows the viewer to focus on the essential shapes, where the environment itself seems to bend under the pressure of the passing hours.

The work integrates elements of graphic design with an expressionist sensibility, particularly in its treatment of the sky and the surrounding pine trees. By emphasizing light reflection and refraction, Gomes gives the composition a liquid quality that mirrors the melting forms. It is an exploration of how natural phenomena and anatomical tributes can be woven into a singular, cohesive landscape.