Cast in pewter and set into a shallow walnut dish, Passage IV writhes with clustered, segmented forms suggestive of insect carapaces or hybridized organs. Patches of yellow and red flock punctuate the surface with fungal intensity, while matte black accents and spots create a visual rhythm across the composition. Glossy wax and delicate tufts of embedded hair heighten the biological tension, suggesting sensitivity, infection, or stimulation. A black curl of hair stands upright from the center like an antenna or stamen, anchoring the otherwise entangled field. This piece bears witness to the spectacle of transformation—where the libidinal body coils, molts, and emerges in new armor.
