Animal Psyche by Ralph Slatton

My audience often sees a duality of meanings in my work. Some enjoy humorous animals, while others see the darker inner creatures. This often occurs in the art of ancient cultures, where humorous images carry a much deeper cultural message. For example, the cute dog figures of Mesoamerica could appear decorative and lighthearted. On the darker side, the dogs are supposedly eaten by their masters, during the journey to the underworld. As such, my animals may superficially look humorous, but on deeper examination carry disquises that represent the falliblity of humans.

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