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The Money Tree - Limited Edition 2 of 10 Artwork

Brian Kowald

Australia

Mixed Media, Digital on Paper

Size: 20.9 W x 31.1 H x 0 D in

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About The Artwork

Unlike the other trees in this series, this tree no longer exists, cut down in the name of ‘progress’. This image represents the whole dilemma and argument that occurred when the developers moved in, and the aftermath. The native birds are Sulphur-crested Cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) and Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos (Calyptorhynchus funereus), representing local residents. The introduced species is the Common Blackbird or Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula), symbolizing the developer. The life force figure holds on desperately, the memory of her former magnificence fading as only a stump of the tree remains. But that too will soon be removed. The cockatoos look with alarm at the blackbird, demanding to know why he has done this. We can see why – the entrance to this estate is paved with $100 bills (blood money). Unconcerned about ‘just one tree’, the blackbird promises that there will be more trees planted. But, because the old tree is no longer there to offer refuge and protection, for generations to come the birds must keep flying past to find sanctuary elsewhere – they have nowhere to land. The cockatoos understand it will be many years before another tree could grow to become a true replacement. The Money Tree series, created in 2015, was inspired by events in my home town of Willunga South Australia, which resulted in the removal of some large trees to allow for high density housing. Many birds and animals made their homes in these old trees, which had hollows for nesting and resting. It will take decades for any replacements to provide a similarly protective and welcoming habitat. In capturing images of other significant trees in the area, my aim was to raise awareness of the fact that these trees are unique individuals that play a vital role in supporting the existence of other creatures. All the birds featured live in the Willunga area. The nude figure depicted on each tree trunk represents the life force within the tree and its relationship with the animals. The question that should always be asked: Is removal of these significant trees the only solution or is there another way? After all, if they have survived in a particular location for one hundred plus years, they surely deserve to be respected. The following poem, written by my daughter Dani, expresses this concept in a beautiful way.

Old Friends
In every life there is a spirit, one defined by time, by every sight seen, by every song heard, and each with a story to tell. Dear irreplaceable friends who shared cloudy skies and dry cracking earth, who together watched the golden sun rise. Companions and care-givers, they watched over all, and would shelter any who asked. They have grown as we’ve grown, and counted the passage of time, life etched deeply into their skin. They are the givers we take from again and again, until nothing is left but their ghosts. And no more golden suns will ever be shared, no more storms will they shelter us through. Unless in this moment a new choice is made, forever gone will be the friends that we knew. Dani Ciannamea #AustralianArt #ContemparyAustralianArt

Details & Dimensions

Mixed Media:Digital on Paper

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:10

Size:20.9 W x 31.1 H x 0 D in

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