First do no Harm

Lillian J.

Ink and marker on paper

• Artist Statement

  First do no Harm is based on the phrase "Those who would mend others, should first mend themselves." The toad has a terratoma tumor above his right eye and warts all over the body and tongue. Even though he appears grotesque, the toad is treating humans at the sacrifice of his own wellbeing. The project started as a response to Aesopp's Fable "The Quack Toad." I wanted to highlight the detailed decay through the line weight and color palatte.

• Creative Statement

  To me, creativity is a zit on the brain. Art isn't enough to quench the desire to be rid of it, to create something that truly reflects whats running through every thought. It's ugly but it doesn't wallow in that flaw; it relentlessly pushes you to keep creati