Dreamland

Jeremy Swales, Dreamland, 2023, Synthetic Polymer on canvas, 61 x 61cm,

In the fiery isles of Dreamland, a great dragon soars above the skies, guarding the land’s hidden treasures. Its green scales glisten against a burning red sky, a reminder of its power and the promise that Dreamland will not be taken easily.

For centuries, humans have longed to conquer this place, drawn by its beauty and riches, but none have succeeded. Now, in a last attempt, nations have joined forces and sent their fleets into the bay. Viking ships with their carved dragon heads sail beside turtle boats with their protective shells, joined by sturdy galleons, sleek warships, and even submarines lurking beneath the waves.

Yet, even with all their might, the humans remain at the mercy of Dreamland’s guardian. The dragon waits above the clouds, watching, knowing that no matter how many ships gather below, Dreamland belongs to the dragon, and always will.