Forage Fish
In this work, I wanted to illustrate the ecological importance of Salish Sea forage fish. The cormorant that feeds on them, the kelp forests that they live in, and the phytoplankton that they eat.
Working with the Salish Sea Institute, I illustrated biologically accurate native Pacific Northwest forage fish with graphite.
Emerging Issues in the Salish Sea
Art & Ecology Studio Project
2024
Graphite, India ink, iron gall ink, lokta paper, logwood, and waxed thread
The ecosystem structure and nutrient cycling of native forage fish, natural ink kelp, and a hand-bound book of phytoplankton that incorporates both lokta paper and recycled paper pulp dyed with logwood.