Evolution: Conceptual Analysis of the Natural World

Natural Science and the exchange of this wisdom have always held great interest for me. Investigating living things in all their splendor and significance, and analyzing the development of their core being is something I constantly attempt to comprehend. Perhaps more important than science, though, are the values and beliefs we maintain, and our inherent need to share and express these ideas. I believe through these facets there is a deeper understanding of ourselves and those around us to be discovered and recognized.

The powerful need to improve as an individual, and the passionate desire to advance our species as a whole, must include variation. Else, we risk passing through life in tedious uniformity, lacking the growth and motivation required for advancement. This being said, I relish in the human ability to differ from the norm, and therefore, not one of my illustrations represents reality as it manifests itself around us, but instead focuses on the surreal. I have chosen paper and ink as my medium and the use of imagery rather than written word to communicate as this allows for expansive interpretation.

Frequently, what one sees varies from what others see depending on current moods, the environment, and the recollection of pre-established images and ideas. As you journey through this collection, compare your perception of what is presented to the familiar fabrication of these creatures and conceptions in everyday life. Take a chance, and be not afraid to see something no one else sees. Enjoy!

~ Jayson Bucy, Moonburn81 Studios