NADA New York 2022

“I chose the toucan, because I want subjects that are meaningful to me, but are also quite open to interpretation. I like the idea of leaving the story half-finished, or unclear, so the viewer has to or is able to bring their own memories to it. The toucan, like many other animals, has been used historically in advertising, and advertising specifically aimed at the working-classes. And, obviously there’s also the environmental factor. I’ve always been interested in how we use animals for our own purposes with little regard to their well-being.” -- Craig Kucia