Biophilia

In his book titled ‘Biophilia’, Edward O. Wilson defines biophilia as the “urge to affiliate with other forms of life.” Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as a hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature: a desire or tendency to commune with nature. The theory of biophilia seems to fit my artwork and attitude toward the natural world so well. My work is largely about our connection to nature through stories, science, and also how nature is trying to connect with us.

I grew up with an outdoorsy Dad and a Mom who was interested in culture. Because of this, I had many different ideas on how to approach my artwork. The idea of an artist as a naturalist and a naturalist as an artist has always appealed to me. Still lifes, portraits, and animal artwork all draw me in. I finally decided to merge them all together into my own personal narrative.

I classify my artwork as narrative realism. I try to combine the subjects in a way that you can contemplate their current or past lives or even the collector who may have found the objects. I believe that a story can be woven out of the images, even if it’s a short story.

This exhibit is sponsored in part by Elmyriachi, Topo Chico, PBR Art, and The Fuzz Firm.