The "LA Deer" paintings captures the stark, raw beauty of Los Angeles's wildlife caught in the throes of the city's relentless wildfires. With vivid brushstrokes that swirl with the chaos of fleeing deer, each painting pulses with the urgent, frenetic energy of survival against a backdrop of encroaching flames. The series paints a visceral picture of the clash between urban expansion and the natural world, highlighting the poignant vulnerability of these animals amidst the smoke and ash of their disrupted habitats. Dramatic and evocative, this collection invites viewers to confront the unsettling reality of environmental disaster—rendering the invisible visible, and the forgotten memorable. It stands as a powerful testament to the resilience of wildlife and a searing critique of the human activities that jeopardize their existence.
