The print “Mating Hera Buckmoths” is the continuation on a theme I have been exploring within my work for the last year or so. I am fascinated with butterflies and knots. My interest lies in the delicate yet resilient characteristics of a butterfly as opposed to the robust and stabilizing mechanisms of a knot. Natural examples of conformity and a deviation – both are symbolically used to describe physical characteristics brought on by strong emotional reactions. Having butterflies or knots in your stomach may physically feel similar but evoke completely different emotional connotations.
This is a two-color Gocco print on Arches Rives BFK 100% cotton rag paper, with a neutral pH.
I choose to pair my print with the Jane Goodall Institute since nature and animals have always played an important part in my work. I’ve also had much admiration for Jane Goodall ever since I saw a documentary on her when I was a teenager. One thing in particular that stood out to me in the Jane Goodall Institute mission statement is that they “strive to respect, nourish and protect all living things; people, animals and the environment are all interconnected”.
Founded by renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, the Jane Goodall Institute is a global nonprofit that empowers people to make a difference for all living things. Our work builds on Dr. Goodall’s scientific work and her humanitarian vision.
Specifically, we seek to:- Improve global understanding and treatment of great apes through research, public education and advocacy- Contribute to the preservation of great apes and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in local communities- Create a worldwide network of young people who have learned to care deeply for their human community, for all animals and for the environment, and who will take responsible action to care for them
