Animal Abstracts (2009)

This collection of original inks was inspired by a doodle I completed in 2004. Created over a two-month period in the fall of 2009, these black and white abstracted silhouettes are a testament to a new art form, dubbed "post-reality" by Art Map Burlington. Each image features a silhouette of a particular Vermont animal, filled with various subjects pulled from the animal's habitat and stylized motifs reminiscent of the Eastern woodblock masters, Hiroshige and Hokusai. For example, the Moose silhouette showcases water lilies and pond weed, both favorite foods of this massive creature, alongside waterfalls, a falling star, and wave motifs. The other images in the series follow a similar pattern, with recognizable symbols from each animal's environment and favorite foods, intertwined with stylized motifs that reflect the Eastern woodblock style. The resulting work is a powerful symbol of the complex amalgam of biological, psychological, and environmental factors that dictate the behavior of all living things. It is an ode to the interconnectedness of all life and a reminder of the difficulty of conceiving one's "self" in isolation. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and complexity of these post-reality inks, and join me on a journey of self-discovery and interconnectedness.

View a small sample of the work HERE