"Survival” - Paul Jauregui

Ink drawing on paper
Art Size: 30 x 22 in.
Frame Size: 37 x 25 in.
Signed in pencil, bottom right.
Titled in pencil, bottom left.
 
An energetic and surreal artwork presents a highly stylized and anthropomorphic rainforest frog. The frog features large, prominent eyes with bright blue irises, and curiously, a pair of human-like ears with dangling earrings. Its body is outlined in black, with segments filled with vibrant colors and bold geometric patterns. Frogs tummy bursts with yellow, purple concentric circles, while its limbs are adorned with fuchsia pink spots against a white background. From its mouth, its long amphibian tongue extends upwards towards its prey, a fantastical, stylized fly. Scattered around the main figure are elements that echo the frog's form, such as stylized eyes with blue irises and white, spotted limbs, creating a sense of fragmentation or multiplication. The stark white background emphasizes the fantastical elements and bold lines of the creature, giving the piece a whimsical and dreamlike quality that blends natural forms with abstract, decorative patterns.
 
This drawing is framed in a simple, black frame, backed with white mounting board, with the deckled edge of the paper visible. Glass protects the art.