Illustration
“Antennas to Heaven”
Graphite on paper
8” x 5 7/8”
2020
This miniature drawing captures a moment of synchronicity between five humpback whales, each lifting their lengthy flippers. This a behavior is speculated to be for the purpose of play or releasing heat from their bodies. Flipper slapping may be social as whales respond in kind to such percussion.
CUPICHA COLLECTION