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My paintings draw on both religious iconography and modern commercial design. I investigate humanity's tendencies to depict animals and to use them to sell everything from food to god. Early humans drew the beasts they hunted. Mythologies developed featuring holy creatures and anthropomorphized species. Today we have cartoons, mascots, and corporate logos. In each case, animal imagery is a powerful indicator of a culture's priorities. Are they simply a powerful marketing tool, or is there inherent divinity in animals? Are people compelled to represent beasts because we see something human in them, or because we see something animal in ourselves?

John Lytle Wilson