Ecosystems expand on the creatures from my Pareidolia paintings, in which larger-than-life human figures occupy playgrounds populated by tiny beings. Together, the works consider the paradoxes of freedom and equality in an out-of-scale, absurd, surreal world.

The story continues as the creatures of Pareidolia find refuge in the Ecosystems: habitats free of human presence, though not of human influence. While these spaces initially appear to be sanctuaries, excess and consumerism persist in their new homes, challenging the creatures to make sense of the worlds around them. 

In a world where nothing is quite as it seems, maximalist, shrine-like playgrounds overflow with repurposed shag cushions, carpets, and textiles, grounding the work in domestic space. Second-hand tchotchkes, books, and scattered objects offer clues to former human occupants while suggesting the identities the creatures are still trying to construct for themselves.

Materials: Handmade wooden crate, artist-made plushies, prints on canvas, dried paint, synthetic hair, felt, textiles, Colombian souvenir spoon, carpet, books, embellished found objects—including palm-tree pods, grape wood, toys, figurines, hula hoop, Scrabble pieces, PVC pipes, and door hardware—low-profile turntable, LCD lighting, and magnets.