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Julia Pedden

Papillon Paranoia

Illustration
2024
Mixed media on watercolour paper
11.5 x 17.5"
Find 85 hidden faces within the moths.

“This search and find illustration depicts the feelings of paranoia and hallucinations found in schizophrenia and other disorders, borrowing moth mimicry to simulate the feeling of being watched. Combining themes of altered consciousness in psychedelic art with goofy faces and bright colours, it intends to make light of a serious matter. ”

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Papillon Paranoia
Papillon Paranoia

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