This artwork draws inspiration from the challenges faced by manatees, an endangered species greatly impacted by human activities. These gentle creatures often get caught in boat propellers and fishing gear. They also face threats from climate change and toxic algal blooms known as red tides.

The patchwork of shapes within their bodies echoes the way developers carve up land for urban expansion—a view I often reflect on when flying above landscapes, seeing the gridded marks of human encroachment. These fractured forms symbolize their eroding habitats and the intrusion of civilization into once-inaccessible territory.

As with much of my work, the final process involves carefully placing symbols that intersect cultures, objects, and moments in time. These clusters are my way of searching for balance—within the piece and within myself—amidst a chaotic world. It becomes a visual prayer, distilling complexity into a hopeful narrative of harmony and connection.

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In this piece, symbols arranged in the shape of a boat propeller.

Painting sold unframed.