Piggy-Wig
30”H x 30”W x 1.5”D
Acrylic and oil on canvas
Piggy-Wig is a character from my "The Owl and The Pussycat" suite of paintings. This dapper pig, with his slightly rumpled suit and jolly expression, is the very one who generously offered the rings from his own nose to the Owl and the Pussycat for their wedding. As I painted him, I couldn’t help but think about the significance of rings—how something so meaningful could be found on a pig. Maybe it’s just a bit of nonsense from the imagination of Edward Lear, the author of the poem, or maybe this painting is a subconscious expression of my belief that meaning can be found in the most unexpected places.
Piggy-Wig is a playful piece that bridges the gap between the nonsensical and the profound. This painting brings a light-hearted yet reflective energy, making him a perfect fit for any space—from a nursery where his whimsy will delight, to a boardroom where his quiet wisdom might spark conversation. This painting isn’t just a statement piece; it’s a story, a character, and a bit of charming absurdity rolled into one.
30”H x 30”W x 1.5”D
Acrylic and oil on canvas
Piggy-Wig is a character from my "The Owl and The Pussycat" suite of paintings. This dapper pig, with his slightly rumpled suit and jolly expression, is the very one who generously offered the rings from his own nose to the Owl and the Pussycat for their wedding. As I painted him, I couldn’t help but think about the significance of rings—how something so meaningful could be found on a pig. Maybe it’s just a bit of nonsense from the imagination of Edward Lear, the author of the poem, or maybe this painting is a subconscious expression of my belief that meaning can be found in the most unexpected places.
Piggy-Wig is a playful piece that bridges the gap between the nonsensical and the profound. This painting brings a light-hearted yet reflective energy, making him a perfect fit for any space—from a nursery where his whimsy will delight, to a boardroom where his quiet wisdom might spark conversation. This painting isn’t just a statement piece; it’s a story, a character, and a bit of charming absurdity rolled into one.
30”H x 30”W x 1.5”D
Acrylic and oil on canvas
Piggy-Wig is a character from my "The Owl and The Pussycat" suite of paintings. This dapper pig, with his slightly rumpled suit and jolly expression, is the very one who generously offered the rings from his own nose to the Owl and the Pussycat for their wedding. As I painted him, I couldn’t help but think about the significance of rings—how something so meaningful could be found on a pig. Maybe it’s just a bit of nonsense from the imagination of Edward Lear, the author of the poem, or maybe this painting is a subconscious expression of my belief that meaning can be found in the most unexpected places.
Piggy-Wig is a playful piece that bridges the gap between the nonsensical and the profound. This painting brings a light-hearted yet reflective energy, making him a perfect fit for any space—from a nursery where his whimsy will delight, to a boardroom where his quiet wisdom might spark conversation. This painting isn’t just a statement piece; it’s a story, a character, and a bit of charming absurdity rolled into one.
The "Stories We Tell Ourselves" collection invites viewers into a vibrant world where nursery rhymes, fairy tales, folklore, and religious narratives converge in a whimsical yet thought-provoking manner. Each painting is rich in color and storytelling, often featuring animals as people, people with animals, and other fantastical elements. These artworks encourage reflection on the stories we inherit and pass on, questioning how we integrate, interpret and retell these narratives to ourselves and to future generations. Through this collection, familiar tales are reimagined in a playful yet meaningful way, encouraging you to see the magic and the mischief in everyday narratives.