“That’s A Cicada?”

18 November 2024, Spray and acrylic paint, Posca markers, collage on canvas, 150cm x 120cm

My mom has always taught me to appreciate nature. In today’s society, we overlook the complexity and beauty of nature. In this piece I chose to represent a cicada, this is because everyone knows what it sounds like, but not what they look like. The background in my piece is a combination of many different materials, which represent the distraction in today's society. Whilst making this piece, I was heavily influenced by Phillip Lehman “BANDO” and his ability to form abstract shapes with spray paint.