You're an artist. Old school. The real deal. Authentic. I bet you can't not do art, huh?

This is a very powerful piece! VERY.

The runes... it's whatever the symbolism of the excavator has for you, perhaps? Compelled to use them you say.

Something to do with your dad and trying to "see" or hear some kind of wisdom / understanding? Is this possible?

Very powerful. I'm very moved and this will sit with me for some time. Or always. 👏