the wolf
by: jessica camilli
oil on canvas
“I thought a lot about what imagery to use for this piece as there is so much symbolism in ‘The Wolf'.’ I thought of different ways to include a wolf or lupine features before deciding instead to focus on the person singing the song. Because it is about them - and all of us who have danced with the wolf. I wanted to convey the complexity of the emotion that is felt when we fall for someone who is talented at working charm. There is a palpable annoyance at a pattern we have witnessed over and over, some shame towards ourselves, for falling for it, and even a small sense of mischief - as we know it’s wrong but still hold on to some desire to dance again.”
About the artist:
Jessica Camilli is an illustrator and oil painter currently based out of Richmond, Virginia. She is most interested in surreal illustration and finding ways to coax the vivid imagery of her dream world into the two dimensional realm.
View more of Jessica’s work at rapideyes.art
Support her directly on Venmo: @jessica-camilli