RHYNCHOPHORUS WEEVIL
Stephen Shooster, aka Shoosty, showcases “Rhyn - chophorus Weevil” (2025) at the Shoosty Bugs exhibi - tion in Daytona’s Museum of Arts and Sciences, a 36” x 36” vector art piece on 18mm silk twill. This work daz - zles with a complex yet delicate pattern, where the wee - vil’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. Entirely handmade using vector tools, the design reflects Shoosty’s Chromatic Fusionism, blend - ing the science of art with a fusion of civilizations, its delicate balance evoking both strength and fragility. The Hocha 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 Jap - anese artist Tawaraya Sōtatsu, whose works similarly fuse nature with ornate patterns, though Shoosty’s digi - tal precision on silk introduces a modern twist. “FROM AROUND THIRTY-SIX YEARS OF AGE, I FELT THE DESIRE TO DEDICATE MYSELF TO PAINTING DAY AND NIGHT” - KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI, WOODBLOCK ARTIST
Shoosty Logo Japanese Hocha Style
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