Treasure of Change | Oil on Canvas

Treasure of Change captures the transformative journey of a partly evolved kudu. Rooted to the ground, yet developing wings, it stands at a pivotal moment in its life, kneeled before an open treasure chest. The chest's glowing contents, yet unseen, symbolize the untapped potential within the kudu, waiting to be discovered. A shiny red apple, an emblem of wisdom and knowledge, lies beside it, hinting at the enlightenment that comes with growth and transformation. The backdrop features ruins of a masonry wall, a stark reminder of past obstacles or perhaps the societal norms that the kudu has begun to break free from. The break in the wall presents a grounded, wingless kudu on the other side, possibly symbolizing the kudu's former self or those yet to embark on their transformative journey. The barren tree with a singular red apple hanging from it might allude to a past state of existence, a reminder of where the journey began. The lush young tree close by signifies life, growth, and chan