Encephalopod
2021, Acrylic on Wood Panel
This piece was created with the harmony of animal and planet in mind, and what exists between them. Starting with this piece flipped vertically, the stump of a tree began forming quickly. as the long flat limbs began to form into tenticals It was switched to a horizontal position. Its story unfolded into a co-existing relationship. The plant like appearance of the Encephalopod gave a subtle commentary of the relationship between all living things.