The Grand Rush Has Been On

I created this collage as part of my submission of for the 9th International Collage Exhibit and Exchange.
The title and inspiration came from the piece of old letter. I have torn the letter in many pieces. The piece included in this collage contains the words "Since school began the grand rush has been on".
I read these words and thought of the rush many people are in to accumulate trophies. Some of these trophies are materials, while others are people.
The dark paint background provides a dark premonition, while the picture of the young woman and the jeweled paper hint of the allure of the trophies.