Let Us Prey
Drawing on paper. Colored pencil, acrylic, ink. 8.5 × 11 inches.
A Vibrant Exploration of Carnivorous Beauty
Let Us Prey is an electrifying fusion of horror, whimsy, and natural allure, transforming predation into a kaleidoscopic spectacle. This vivid and surreal composition radiates with bold colors and intricate textures, creating a dynamic visual narrative that balances playfulness with menace.
Drawing on paper. Colored pencil, acrylic, ink. 8.5 × 11 inches.
A Vibrant Exploration of Carnivorous Beauty
Let Us Prey is an electrifying fusion of horror, whimsy, and natural allure, transforming predation into a kaleidoscopic spectacle. This vivid and surreal composition radiates with bold colors and intricate textures, creating a dynamic visual narrative that balances playfulness with menace.
Drawing on paper. Colored pencil, acrylic, ink. 8.5 × 11 inches.
A Vibrant Exploration of Carnivorous Beauty
Let Us Prey is an electrifying fusion of horror, whimsy, and natural allure, transforming predation into a kaleidoscopic spectacle. This vivid and surreal composition radiates with bold colors and intricate textures, creating a dynamic visual narrative that balances playfulness with menace.
The central figure, a distorted skull-like structure, dominates the composition with its fiery orange teeth and glowing red sockets, evoking both primal fear and fascination. The lush, organic shapes surrounding the figure—vivid blues, acidic greens, and soft pinks—resemble petals and tendrils, blending the aesthetic of a carnivorous plant with skeletal motifs. Gold and silver accents shimmer in the background, adding an otherworldly glow that enhances the artwork’s fantastical nature.
The piece’s title, Let Us Prey, plays on words, suggesting both a call to predation and a twisted ritualistic undertone. The exaggerated, serpentine forms and dripping textures echo themes of hunger, consumption, and survival, while the vibrant, neon palette injects an energetic tension that transforms darkness into something almost celebratory.
Let Us Prey challenges viewers to see beauty in the grotesque and the symbiosis of life and decay, offering a dazzling commentary on nature’s relentless cycle. It’s a bold and immersive work that captivates with its complexity and intensity.
