This piece goes into the hidden financial hardships faced by Bermudians in one of the world’s most expensive places to live. I chose to focus on money problems because it is an issue that impacts many Bermudians who struggle daily with high living cost. In this piece , hands reach toward a Bermudian 100 dollar bill that seems so close yet remains out of reach . As the hands get nearer to the money the surroundings grow brighter. The further, the darker the surroundings.
The hands represent the average Bermudian, desperately reaching for the most valuable bill. The darkness reflects the diminishing quality of living associated with financial struggle. The bright area around the bill symbolizes the hope and stability that money can bring. However the hands never grasp the bill showing the current struggle many Bermudians face in trying to attain a better quality of life where financial stability can feel out of reach.