A displaced coyote tilts its muzzle toward a streetlamp it mistakes for the moon — a poignant misreading born of disrupted ecosystems and artificial night. The lamp’s glare outshines a “moon” crafted from agate, golden rutilated quartz, freshwater pearls, and Murano glass. At the other end, three dogs — a Boston terrier, bulldog, and beagle — watch in puzzled silence, marking the uneasy overlap of wild and domestic worlds.

Witty yet pointed, this piece merges whimsy with ecological critique, prompting conversation about how development reshapes wildlife behavior — and our own perception of the night.

Materials: Agate, rutilated quartz, Murano glass, freshwater pearls, realistic animal models, dollhouse miniatures, acrylic paint, wood, fabric

Framing: Custom shadow box with museum glass in a deep black wooden frame, created in collaboration with Chevy Chase Art Gallery, Washington, DC.