Vessels is a series of still life paintings that explore the vase as a metaphorical container of time—holding the past, present, and future, and the possibilities yet to unfold. Using acrylic, ink, graphite, and grease pencil, Christie Baker constructs expressive floral forms that reach skyward, emerging from full, rounded vessels that preserve and protect. Warm tones, vibrant green stems, and delicate line work contrast with softly textured backgrounds, while subtle hints of earlier layers acknowledge the traces of history. The series balances formal composition with symbolic resonance, offering a meditation on continuity, growth, and untapped potential.