Greed

A bald eagle, bathed in the golden light of the sun, soars through the sky with its prey—the Earth—gripped tightly in its talons. Rather than a symbol of freedom, this eagle embodies unchecked power and greed. Its claws pierce the planet’s surface, leaving deep wounds that bleed into the waters below, a stark reminder of the destruction inflicted by selfish ambition.

On the ground, two refugees stand in disbelief beside the tents of their camp, bearing silent witness to the devastation. Their presence speaks to the countless lives displaced and destroyed by the pursuit of dominance and profit. The eagle’s eyes, filled with dollar signs, reveal a relentless hunger for wealth and control, indifferent to the suffering left in its wake.

This piece confronts the consequences of greed-driven actions and the human cost of power without conscience. It serves as a reflection on exploitation, displacement, and the urgent need for accountability in a world shaped by those who value profit over humanity.

“Greed” 2025, watercolour on stretched canvas, 60×42.3cm, unframed