| The Universal Exchange |

" The Exchange of Two Great Souls " "

This artwork takes a funny, relatable moment and turns it into an epic scene. At the top, a guitarist, with tears in his eyes, nervously watches as a precious guitar pick is passed to another person. It’s as if the fate of the universe depends on this little pick being returned safely! The hands below, reaching through clouds, add a dramatic touch to what is really a light-hearted, everyday moment for musicians. The humor comes from how seriously the whole thing is portrayed—because every guitarist knows the panic of lending out a pick, hoping it comes back! This piece playfully exaggerates that tiny moment of trust and anxiety.