This piece is about blending realistic nature with things humans have found within nature (such as geometries, textures, patterns, and colors).
It gets its inspiration from a lot of different sources. In particular, the inspiration for the work comes from my love of hand-woven textiles, folk art, and ancient ceramics. The patterns and patterning, color and its combinations, and its focus on nature, have all had a profound meaning on me and ultimately this painting.
I chose to pair the Armadillo print with the Doctors Without Borders charity because I believe in human compassion. Doctors Without Borders is a life-saving organization that provides care to people that otherwise would have no opportunity for health-care, food, water, and sanitation. Human compassion may be something that can change the world, if not the lives in it.
Armadillo is printed on archival Epson Velvet Fine Art paper with archival Epson pigment inks.
Today, MSF provides aid in nearly 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters. MSF provides independent, impartial assistance to those most in need. MSF reserves the right to speak out to bring attention to neglected crises, to challenge inadequacies or abuse of the aid system, and to advocate for improved medical treatments and protocols.
MSF’s work is based on the humanitarian principles of medical ethics and impartiality. The organization is committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.
MSF operates independently of any political, military, or religious agendas. Medical teams conduct evaluations on the ground to determine a population’s medical needs before opening programs. MSF is neutral. The organization does not take sides in armed conflicts, provides care on the basis of need alone, and pushes for increased independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law.
