A tree in the heart of a city, nearly overwhelmed by its surroundings, is a poignant picture of resilience and struggle. It is a gum tree standing amidst the sea of concrete and steel which is Adelaide.

The tree stands as a symbol of endurance and natural beauty as does the park that it is located.

This tree’s existence in such an environment is a reminder of nature’s persistence and the delicate balance between urban development and the natural world.

Perhaps this was once a Lord of the Bush but now ‘Just a tree along Peacock Road’.

Pen drawing 76 × 108 cm