The first thing I thought of when I heard the theme “I Think I See a Pattern Here” was a leopard. They are majestic creatures that have served as a symbol of resilience for centuries.
This artwork is based off a photo I took while visiting the Philadelphia Zoo with family. The leopard was pacing around the front of its enclosure as people crowded around it, and it made me realize how unfairly we sometimes act towards animals. Not only does the leopard’s beautiful rosette-dotted fur have a pattern, but human beings continue to mistreat wild animals – an uncomfortable pattern that demands reflection.