Geared Solitude

Tertius writes the following though: "The symbolism this painting depicts, is in direct correlation with everyday life. We are all part of this working drive and force "machine" called life. The tree and gear are opposites, one symbolises hope...the other, this unforgiven world."

We are all part of the machine called life. What is it to be alive and embrace the duality of technology and nature. In this work van Dyk captures the mighty Baobab alongside a machine cog. The symbolism is directly in line with every day life and offers a reflection on what is meant by working drive and ‘force’ machine called life.