This painting reflects the passage of time and the delicate balance between life and survival. The clock marks the moment of my birth, while the five goldfinches represent the decades of my life. Standing before the clock is a single remaining plant, the source upon which the birds depend. The work invites reflection on our connection to nature and the fragile relationships that sustain all living things. As resources become scarce, the painting asks us to consider what remains when many depend on one.