I stood in front of the anchovy tank at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and couldn't move.
Hundreds of them, moving together — one direction, one current, one mind. And then a few, breaking away toward the surface. Escaping, it seemed. Choosing something different.
Look closer. They're all moving in a circle. What looks like freedom is just another turn of the same tide.
I stood there longer than I should have, thinking about that. How many of our own circles do we swim without ever seeing them? How often do we mistake movement for change?
I came home and drew this.
It lives well in home offices, living rooms, and any space that can hold art with a point of view. Bold linework, deep cobalt, the cold honest light of deep water.
Giclée print on premium museum-quality matte paper. Made to order, ships in 2–3 business days.
Available in various sizes — custom sizes on request.
Free US shipping. International shipping calculated at checkout. Delivered in a protective tube.
For personal use only. Licensing inquiries: ula@upillustration.com
© Ula Patoka
I stood in front of the anchovy tank at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and couldn't move.
Hundreds of them, moving together — one direction, one current, one mind. And then a few, breaking away toward the surface. Escaping, it seemed. Choosing something different.
Look closer. They're all moving in a circle. What looks like freedom is just another turn of the same tide.
I stood there longer than I should have, thinking about that. How many of our own circles do we swim without ever seeing them? How often do we mistake movement for change?
I came home and drew this.
It lives well in home offices, living rooms, and any space that can hold art with a point of view. Bold linework, deep cobalt, the cold honest light of deep water.
Giclée print on premium museum-quality matte paper. Made to order, ships in 2–3 business days.
Available in various sizes — custom sizes on request.
Free US shipping. International shipping calculated at checkout. Delivered in a protective tube.
For personal use only. Licensing inquiries: ula@upillustration.com
© Ula Patoka
