diff --git a/gfx/element.lua b/gfx/element.lua
index af8eb8f..2bf8a61 100644
--- a/gfx/element.lua
+++ b/gfx/element.lua
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ function Element:new(o)
   obj.__index = self
 
   if obj.render and obj.render.parent then
-    self:_reload()
+    obj:_reload()
   end
 
   return obj