Acrylic on Panel
24" x 18"
This painting is from the Cohabitants series, on which I am currently working. I have always abhorred silverfish and have unpleasant memories of discovering them-- alone in a closet, swarming out of a forgotten package of graham crackers, hidden in the bottom of a box. They are stunningly fast and surprisingly meaty when crushed.
Those acquainted with my work may recall the painting 'Standard', which was the progenitor of this series. It is a 4' x 3' panel that featured a termite and a pair of spade forks. I was never satisfied with the final painting and have reworked it and renamed it. The new version, 'Standard Decay,' is nearing completion. Other paintings in this series feature the earwig, the orb spider, and the moth. At one point there was an ant, but it was cannibalized by the Sunday Park series (also forthcoming).
