#12 illusion of growth

"Illusion of Growth" is a surreal cover art that bends the line between reality and constructed space, presenting a tree rooted in a vast orange field, framed as if it were a window hanging on a wall. In front of it, a smaller potted plant sits on a stark black-and-white checkered floor, symbolizing the contrast between natural, organic expansion and controlled, artificial cultivation. The hovering sun or planet in the sky evokes cycles of time, reminding us that growth is often influenced by forces beyond our control. The golden background surrounding the framed scene reinforces the idea that what we perceive as growth may only be a curated slice of reality — a staged illusion of progress within set boundaries.