Sloth, Moth
Engraving 6” x 8”
Engraving 6” x 8”
My attempt to continually work with animals as my subject matter and working in a series format has brought me to portraying interesting and unlikely relationships between species of animals. In my research I have come across examples of symbiotic relationships. For instance, a moth feeds off algae that is developed in a sloth’s fur which acts as a camouflage tool in the lichen ridden trees of Costa Rica. The sloth is unharmed by this relationship and the moth receives an important food source. As I explore this further I will look to consider this as a metaphor for human relationships.
15 comments:
Thank you so much for revisiting the Shop of Love earlier this semester. Your work was beautiful and I have been contemplating multi plate colored printing myself. I'm not really sure how to tackle it, but I think next semester may be my first attempt. Wish me luck!
There is a quote that this reminds me of, "i look to nature, when my world doesn't make sense." Nature is the only thing that has always worked and will always work even when we are gone. Maybe we should look to the animals that have been here before us to find a bit more on how to co exist with nature ourselves, instead of feeling like we own it.
Beautiful outlay the black space is well-formed, they hold the pressence of symbols. Both creatures are clear in their identity. Talented rendering of the subjects. Each has a poetic identity in the movement of line and fade. The sloth actually looks content, like he/she is aware of his/her friend.
I love all the detail in this print. It was great to see your work in person when you came to visit the shop. All of your work is so great.
Awesome print, I really love all the nature related content in your work. Thanks a ton for coming into the shop to show us all your work.
Spotted a sloth when I was working with turtles in Costa Rica this summer. It sat in the same tree, in the same pose for three days. Such an interesting creature. I like the concept of symbiotic relationships and how everything is interconnected and relies on these important relationships to function.
Wonderful print. I admire your use of texture and detail!
Both the creatures are very well done, I love the different textures the two have... you did a great job capturing their essence. Your visit to the shop definitely inspired us all. Thanks again for the visit!
I love the space/quietness in this print which leaves room for the crackle of the fire.
I find it interesting you chose (a) sloth :P
Seriously though: that's a curious entendra (yeah, can't spell that but can't think of a better word that I can). Sloth in terms of the 7 deadlies . . . hmmmmm. Come back to LaX to visit anytime!
Eric, fantastic print and use of negative space. Wish I was at UWL to have heard your words!
Hey Eric,
This reminds me of early engravings of animals that people had just found...
check some out
http://www.classicnatureprints.com/pr.Emory%20SW%20US/Emory.index.html
Also keep it real.
the way you render animals is really beautiful, the movement and black black background...and stark whites in the creatures. it will be interesting to see what you come up with next on your relationship exploration.
Eric,
You really love animals.
Dont you?
Admit it.
Love,
Seth
wow this is great! I also am interested in symbiotic relationships, mainly in the sea and how other species use this to eachothers advantage without exploiting the other.. maybe someday we can learn how. ? I really love the rich darks and contours to show the curvature of the sloths arm and body, even the moth looks velvety!
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