This collage reimagines The Wizard of Oz through a whimsical, steampunk-inspired lens. At its heart stands a wide-eyed, gentle creature dressed like an explorer, evoking Dorothy’s sense of wonder and courage. Around it, tiny mechanical companions echo the Tin Man and Scarecrow, while scattered bolts and gears hint at a world where magic and machinery intertwine.

Above, a soaring whale drifts like a dream across a sky of layered text and vintage textures—suggesting the surreal journey beyond the ordinary. Clocks, fragments of maps, and botanical elements weave together themes of time, travel, and transformation. Encased plants and curious objects feel like relics gathered along the Yellow Brick Road.

The piece captures the spirit of Oz not through literal depiction, but through mood: curiosity, companionship, and the search for something just out of reach—home, heart, courage, or perhaps a little magic hidden in the everyday.

11×14 in, framed