The sensation of a needle entering the skin reminded Jack of a snake bite, with medication entering the veins much like venom. In the artwork, snakes surround the figure and become a visual representation of an invasive but necessary part of treatment. The piece explores the uneasy relationship between something that causes discomfort and the same process being necessary for healing.
Original image size 20 x 30 Graphite on Illustration Board
Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
The sensation of a needle entering the skin reminded Jack of a snake bite, with medication entering the veins much like venom. In the artwork, snakes surround the figure and become a visual representation of an invasive but necessary part of treatment. The piece explores the uneasy relationship between something that causes discomfort and the same process being necessary for healing.
Original image size 20 x 30 Graphite on Illustration Board
Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan