This work is inspired by the 2010 CoolClimate Art Contest at DeviantArt. Participants must contribute a work that speaks to the impact of climate change, whether that be clean energy, self-sufficency or pollution.
This image immediately came to me when I read through the contest specifics. I live in the midwest and unfortunately mutated frogs are far too common. It is unclear if the chemicals in their environment are causing this, the frogs immune systems aren't as healthy because of the exposure to pollutants or some of both. It is a very sad reality.
I personally STRONGLY dislike chainsaws, so I've chosen to represent man and machine as the "bad guy." It is man plus machine that has altered our ecosystems to such an extent that we have unknowingly (and sometimes knowingly) caused these such tragedies to our fellow earthly inhabitants.
PS: I chose to model the frog off of the amazing wood frog, who can actually freeze solid, thaw and "come back to life!"
PSS: I will also be submitting it to "SaveTheFrogs.com."
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