The Shattered Crown

A regal figure sits enthroned, surrounded by shattered symbols of power—coins, crowns, and icons of wealth exploding into oblivion. Their ornate robes drip with opulence, but the once mighty structure now crumbles around them. The crown atop their head disintegrates, as does the illusion of control and affluence. “The Shattered Crown” captures a moment where grandeur and riches lose their meaning, depicting the fragility of authority and material success. The figure’s outstretched hands suggest both a command over wealth and the inevitable loss of it, leaving us to question the true value of power in a world built on sand. This piece invites reflection on what remains after the collapse of empire, where strength once stood but now falters.