Lure: only the females glow

Lure, 30" x 30", acrylic on canvas, 2014.

A new painting entitled, Lure, inspired by glowworms that live in Watimoto Caves in New Zealand. Only the female glowworms have the capability to glow and exhibit bioluminescence. I found that really interesting because typically in nature, the males are the ones that exhibit special features. I used sparkly mica particles in the paint so it changes colors when you look at it from different angles. This piece will be exhibited at Packer Schopf Gallery (942 W Lake, Chicago) from Sept 5 - Oct 18, 2014.

Man O' War- new etching

Man-O-War, 5"x7", etching and aquatint, ed. 20, 2014.

This piece is based on the Portuguese Man O' War. While it may have the appearance of a jellyfish, it's actually a Siphonophore. This organism is made up of multiple individual creatures called zooids that function and act as one creature.  However, zooids can not function on their own and they depend on each other for survival. 

Golden Arrow- new etching

Golden Arrow, 5" x 7", etching and aquatint, 2014.

I called this piece "Golden Arrow" after the Polychaete creatures that live in the deep abyssal plains. The forms of their bodies can vary greatly among species and some may even swim amongst plankton. Arrows can function as signs, symbols, tools, and also as weapons. I like the idea that an arrow could point somewhere fantastical and that the arrow point usually plays a role in determining the function. 

Postcards for Aquatic Kaleidoscope

postcards for Lubeznik Center for the Arts

The postcards have arrived for my solo exhibit, Aquatic Kaleidoscope, at Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City. The show runs Aug. 2- Oct. 18, 2014.