nopal

Nopal explores the duality of protection and harm embedded in the form of the cactus. In desert landscapes, cacti armor themselves with thorns, structures that simultaneously shield the plant and pose danger to passing wildlife. Nopal draws from this contradiction, translating a form associated with defense into one that invites touch. Its thorns replaced by soft fibers, this piece reframes a symbol of self-protection as one of care.

Ash, Tampico, India Ink

~15" H x 16.5" W x 14" D