About the work

A neighbor of mine befriended a wild rabbit that was born in his backyard. For 9 years, this rabbit lived in the bushes of my friend's urban home, coming to eat red delicious apples each time he was called. My Appalachian born, ex coal mining neighbor would call out: "where you at?" and the rabbit would always hop right to him. I painted this little guy thinking of the moment my neighbor called to his rabbit friend, and of all the fleeting moments I've made eye contact with wild rabbits.