With titles embracing a ‘hickerbilly’ interpretation of the physical man-handling of food, “Human Reflux” is a three-part set of drawings focused on Missouri reptiles that are visually manipulated and exaggerated to emphasize the awareness of mindless consumption within the living world.
Pop’r, Grip’r, and Rip’r (in order from left to right) invites viewers to be enlightened by an artist’s interpretation of how food is consumed through the environments of three different reptiles in the Midwest region, and how their approach does not veer far from that of humans.
Though snails, mushrooms, insects, and various plant matter are consumed eagerly by box turtles, parasites can reside in bugs and mollusca thus causing diarrhea and weight loss for these shelled creatures. Pop’r exemplifies these cases. Similar to box turtles, humans are excited by favorite cuisines so much so that cleanliness and preparation time are quickly dismissed before indulging.
While copperhead snakes fixate on devouring an array of prey whilst relying on their camouflage capabilities, doing so can sometimes distract them from unexpected predators. Examples include: kingsnakes, black racers, and large fowl. Grip’r pays tribute to the concept that, while enjoying the process of eating is captivating, it is vital to know when to stop and take a moment to digest, as not doing so may lead to consequences.
A collared lizard’s diet is composed of crickets, moths, beetles, grasshoppers, and a vast number of insects; however, some are known to consume greens, such as celery and lettuce. Despite bugs being essential to their dietary regime, collared lizards are capable of putting themselves at risk, as demonstrated by Rip’r, when leafy greens are heavily devoured. Doing so can lead to excessive gas and harm to their kidneys. In relation, humans have an attraction for consuming items that, while okay in moderation, can eventually lead to downfalls for their organs if not properly balanced.
Think, process, and appreciate your food before feasting– it may just save your life.
Crafted using archival ink and marker on 100% cotton paper. Matted in a 35.5" x 17" black frame with hardware.
With titles embracing a ‘hickerbilly’ interpretation of the physical man-handling of food, “Human Reflux” is a three-part set of drawings focused on Missouri reptiles that are visually manipulated and exaggerated to emphasize the awareness of mindless consumption within the living world.
Pop’r, Grip’r, and Rip’r (in order from left to right) invites viewers to be enlightened by an artist’s interpretation of how food is consumed through the environments of three different reptiles in the Midwest region, and how their approach does not veer far from that of humans.
Though snails, mushrooms, insects, and various plant matter are consumed eagerly by box turtles, parasites can reside in bugs and mollusca thus causing diarrhea and weight loss for these shelled creatures. Pop’r exemplifies these cases. Similar to box turtles, humans are excited by favorite cuisines so much so that cleanliness and preparation time are quickly dismissed before indulging.
While copperhead snakes fixate on devouring an array of prey whilst relying on their camouflage capabilities, doing so can sometimes distract them from unexpected predators. Examples include: kingsnakes, black racers, and large fowl. Grip’r pays tribute to the concept that, while enjoying the process of eating is captivating, it is vital to know when to stop and take a moment to digest, as not doing so may lead to consequences.
A collared lizard’s diet is composed of crickets, moths, beetles, grasshoppers, and a vast number of insects; however, some are known to consume greens, such as celery and lettuce. Despite bugs being essential to their dietary regime, collared lizards are capable of putting themselves at risk, as demonstrated by Rip’r, when leafy greens are heavily devoured. Doing so can lead to excessive gas and harm to their kidneys. In relation, humans have an attraction for consuming items that, while okay in moderation, can eventually lead to downfalls for their organs if not properly balanced.
Think, process, and appreciate your food before feasting– it may just save your life.
Crafted using archival ink and marker on 100% cotton paper. Matted in a 35.5" x 17" black frame with hardware.
