Ancient Future - Return of the Dire Wolf

Angelika Weinekötter, "After 13,000 years of silence, the Dire Wolf rises again — summoned from the shadows of the past by the power of modern genetic science. The American biotech company Colossal Biosciences has used gene-editing technology to create descendants carrying the defining traits of the long-extinct Dire Wolf. This painting tells the story of a magical encounter between ancient life and our future: a dance on the threshold of memory and new beginnings."

I work with oil paints on canvas using traditional methods and Old Master techniques, yet with a contemporary palette and themes. I often employ multiple layers of diluted glazes to achieve the depth and three-dimensionality I seek. The subjects of my work consistently revolve around connections, often between humans and animals. My series "Dialogue of Species" is ongoing.