Balance Point

This woodblock print depicts a penguin balancing a shard of ice in its mouth. Originally inspired by a photograph by Portland, ME artist David E. Shaw, this illustration serves as a commentary on the precariousness of life in the Arctic, stemming from the ongoing impacts of a warming world. The piece is designed to evoke a sense of whimsy while underscoring the somber reality of the wildlife bearing the heaviest cost of climate change.

5.5″ x 20″ Woodblock Print | 7″ x 23.5″ Japanese Paper
Edition of 21 with 3 additional proofs
Created in 2026