Inspired by research on cancer cachexia, The Ripple Effect explores how a disease originating in one part of the body can profoundly affect distant tissues and organs.

Like a stone disturbing the surface of still water, a tumor can trigger a cascade of systemic changes. These effects extend far beyond its original location, altering the function and metabolism of skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, liver, brain, kidney, and gut.

In this painting, each tissue is represented through a distinct cellular pattern, inspired by its microscopic architecture. Layers of flowing lines, concentric circles, branching structures, and geometric forms gradually merge into a continuous landscape of ripples.

Although each tissue has its own identity, none exists in isolation. The interconnected patterns reflect the complex communication between organs and the far-reaching consequences of cancer cachexia.

A disturbance in one place can ripple through an entire biological system.

Artwork size (unframed): 21 × 29.7 cm (A4). Created on cold-pressed watercolor paper with medium grain and high cotton content (50–90%).