Series Males, greed, 30x40 cm

Acrylic on Papaer

In this profound artwork, executed in acrylic on paper, a scene unfolds that addresses the destruction of nature by human greed. At the heart of the portrayal is a wooden figure, sketched with a black acrylic pen, sadly embracing a damaged, partially torn tree that bears just one last green leaf—a silent symbol of hope and the vulnerability of nature.

Behind the figure stretches a field of tree stumps painted in gold, adorned with dollar signs—a powerful depiction of greed exploiting the natural world for financial gain. These gold-painted stumps create a stark contrast to the sadness of the wooden figure and the dying tree, highlighting the discrepancy between the value of nature and the cost imposed on it by human actions.

The image captures not only the sorrow and loss resulting from nature’s destruction but also the torn spirit of humanity that longs for a connection with nature yet is part of the forces that devastate it. The scene is a visual meditation on the consequences of human greed and a call for a more conscious relationship with the environment.

In its entirety, this artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty and fragility of the natural world and the urgent need to protect it. It beckons us to recognize the connection between our actions and their impact on the environment, urging us to overcome the greed that leads to such devastating losses.