The creation of this piece is meant to be a thank you. Two of my favorite animals from childhood to now have been bugs and shellfish. I loved them for their unique shapes, colors, mannerisms, etc. They were the creatures that taught me to break down the shapes of living things and rebuild them piece by piece via creating my own building blocks. As a result, I put in more research to understanding the environments they lived in, the depths they are found in, and their phylogeny. This is meant to focus on the shellfish in the ocean I am located closest to (Atlantic). Deepening my understanding is another way to display my love.

A Thank You Written in the Stars, 2024 | Lithography, Mezzotint on stone

All images: 56 by 64 inches