Bear Essentials
Bear Essentials

Illustration

Bear Essentials

“Bear Essentials” speaks on the current state of the economy and the rising costs of food. As a bear feeds and builds fat to survive the lack of food during winter, we have to find a way to feed and prepare ourselves during this grocery crisis.

Butterfly Effect
Butterfly Effect

Illustration

Butterfly Effect

“Butterfly Effect” is meant to interpret the viewer into the entire scope of this body of works. The butterfly effect, in essence, is when a small action can be the cause of big changes in your life. Looking in a mirror you see yourself looking... More

Neck and Neck
Neck and Neck

Illustration

Neck and Neck

“Neck and Neck” explores the rapid urbanization of modern cities. The rapid growth and ‘race’ to build these skyscrapers makes it seem as though such buildings are only accessible to tall beings like giraffes.

Night Owl
Night Owl

Illustration

Night Owl

“Night Owl”, imitates that fear of travelling late at night in the big city. Though the city streets are bright and lively, just as an owl hunts at night, we as the prey always feel unsafe.

Shellfishly
Shellfishly

Illustration

Shellfishly

“Shellfishly” is a representation of consumerism. The words selfish and shellfish go hand-in-hand in this work. We often develop impulsive spending habits to purchase material goods to satisfy us for only a moment. The composition also suggests a... More

Worming My Way
Worming My Way

Illustration

Worming My Way

"Worming My Way" Follows the story of a couple as they build their garden. A worm is introduced into the soil, continuing to watch over and live alongside this family, showing how the little things in our lives will 'worm' their way into even... More

Zebra Crossing
Zebra Crossing

Illustration

Zebra Crossing

“Zebra Crossing” interprets the movements and migration patterns of zebras, drawing a literal and figurative parallel between a dazzle of zebras and the regular commute of our everyday at the zebra cross

Work by

Jessica Milar-Bentia aka. Jess

Illustration

“Through the use of visual puns and juxtaposition, "Camouflaged" visually delves into the complexities and challenges of modern life and infuses them with animal traits. From the lens of animals to...” [More]