Mischief or Menace

Currently on view at the Art Shop Gallery in Homer, Alaska.

The way we view the world around us isn't as objective as you may think. What we see mostly has to do with what goes on the inside. Our perceptual framework—shaped by experiences, biases, and emotional states—acts as a filter through which external reality passes. This artwork, "Mischief or Menace," explores this cognitive phenomenon by presenting visual elements that can be interpreted differently depending on the viewer's internal landscape. The piece challenges us to recognize how our preconceptions influence what we perceive, inviting contemplation on the subjective nature of reality and the complex relationship between observation and interpretation.

This painting is on canvas measuring 16 5/8"x20 5/8" with a rough cut strip frame that has been painted along with the canvas.