Salli McQuaid: Caiman Two, 27"w x 25+9"h, 2010. Detail R.

Artist Statement

Caiman Two combines geometric and reptilian imagery. It refers to Caiman crocs, the most harmless of crocs. Caiman generally won't attack unless provoked. They are also, with their long noses and puffy cheeks, perhaps the most visually appealing of the crocodile-alligator family. In addition to the abstractions of Caiman Two, self-programmed embroideries in delicate haloshimmer threads portray Caiman as cartoon animals. These images are subtle; the viewer must find them and other crocs after close observation of this imaginary locale.  

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