Payoff

Economic growth leads to employment through investment, energy, ideas, and collaborative effort. It is the same in nature: a collection of energy inputs allows for a flower to bloom, for buds to unfold, and for fruit to ripen on the vine.

The piece shows the creation and growth of a plant facilitated by collaborative efforts. The central character is a whimsical creature tending to the lush natural world that surrounds it. It has a dual purpose - to oversee and ensure future growth - but also to experience the benefits of that growth. It understands, of course, that this is not only a space for self-enjoyment, but a space that enriches many. The creature is multi-faceted; it is shown doing several things at once, demonstrating that the effort which fosters growth requires ongoing and various methods of tending.

Economic Impact leads to employment, and employment sustains livelihood – a cycle that continues to grow through innovation.

Shek Jael, (Nesting Eyes), is an Illustrator & Designer based in Fredericton, New Brunswick.