The exploration unfolded from inspiration drawn by Irish painter Francis Bacon in pieces 5 and 6 with loosely painted, animalistic figures in independent states of turmoil and raw emotion. From this focus of enveloping and tiring states of expression came image 7, which is a depiction of my selfish and reclusive nature which defended me from conflict during the months I was at school after the sudden and traumatic passing of my father. Reflecting on how animals have been used in place of human characters, images 8, 9, 10, and 13 use animal caricatures to show how people see themselves in a different light. Ending with connecting the behaviors of animals to human nature, as well as signifying the importance of animals in health care and advancing science, Images 11 and 12 are made. Though beginning initially with wanting to differentiate human nature from animals and their instincts, I instead discovered how similar we are to each other. In times of grief, humans can become greedy, selfish, and turn into beings only interested in survival and self-preservation. Throughout culture we’ve also used animal characters to make commentary on both human condition and our involvement in history. And last but not least, we owe our advancements in medicine, patient care, and procedures to animals in testing facilities.