RHYNCHOPHORUS WEEVIL
Stephen Shooster, aka Shoosty, showcases “Rhyn- chophorus Weevil” (2025) at the Shoosty Bugs ex- hibition in Daytona’s Museum of Arts and Sciences, a 36” x 36” vector art piece on 18mm silk twill. This work dazzles with a complex yet delicate pattern, where the weevil’s form is adorned with intricate, hand-drawn floral and geometric motifs in soft pinks, purples, and greens, set against a subtle, repeating background that mirrors the silk’s texture. Entire- ly handmade using vector tools, the design reflects Shoosty’s Chromatic Fusionism, blending the sci- ence of art with a fusion of civilizations, its delicate balance evoking both strength and fragility. The Ho- cha or Japanese-style logo, a minimalist yet elegant stamp, anchors the composition, adding a cultural nod to traditional craftsmanship. This piece recalls the meticulous floral designs of Japanese artist Tawaraya Sōtatsu, whose works similarly fuse nature with ornate patterns, though Shoosty’s digital precision on silk introduces a mod- ern twist. “FROM AROUND THIRTY-SIX YEARS OF AGE, I FELT THE DESIRE TO DEDI- CATE MYSELF TO PAINTING DAY AND NIGHT” - KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI, WOODBLOCK ARTIST
Shoosty Logo Japanese Hocha Style
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