Volkslied: Let them be, those three roses are two abstract expressionist paintings that draw inspiration and take their title from the translation of a piece of music by Brahms titled, Sechs Gesänge, Op. 7 - V. Die Trauernde (Volkslied). Die Trauernde (The Mourning One) is a powerful reflection on loss and grief, capturing the sense of isolation and sadness that can accompany the experience of loss.

The paintings are created with a process that involves layering and mixing various washes, marks, and gestural strokes, resulting in a rich and complex visual texture. The use of charcoal, acrylic on canvas and a range of colours such as emerald green, pale blue, yellow, black, grey, and white bring depth and complexity to the work. The use of white creates the effect of a veil over the work, suggesting hidden emotions, while small, dark tones of red in the form of hearts can be identified, representing the moments that return to us, triggered by a smell or a sound.