Original is currently on temporary exhibition
until June 2009 at the East Las Vegas
Community Center.

twist
acrylic, pastel, and charcoal on paper
10x8"

original artwork: $ 250
reproductions starting at: $ 37

The story behind the artwork

Inspired by the fleshy interior of a giant clam, twist explores dark hidden places that we are only given a small glimpse inside of. Folds of fleshy muscle tissue float and fall upon themselves, rearranged delicately with the intake and release of water.

More about the biology of the Giant Clam, with nice photos.

Even more about the Giant Clam with an interesting note debunking the myth of getting trapped in a shut giant clam. I'm still not going to test it!