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This original painting depicts a Mata Mata Turtle (Chelus fimbriata) descending through a blackwater igapó environment of the Rio Negro–Orinoco system, surrounded by schooling Cardinal Tetras (Paracheirodon axelrodi). Native to this region, the Mata Mata is known for its cryptic appearance, leaf-like morphology, and specialized ambush hunting behavior.
The composition highlights the turtle within its natural habitat while incorporating a surreal, atmospheric interpretation of its environment. The surrounding tetras evoke a celestial quality, emphasizing movement, depth, and contrast against the dark, tannin-stained waters. The piece focuses on texture, suspension, and quiet motion, blending realism with an ethereal, almost cosmic visual narrative.
14”x11” color print on matte paper
Ships flat and double packaged to insure safety
This original painting depicts a Mata Mata Turtle (Chelus fimbriata) descending through a blackwater igapó environment of the Rio Negro–Orinoco system, surrounded by schooling Cardinal Tetras (Paracheirodon axelrodi). Native to this region, the Mata Mata is known for its cryptic appearance, leaf-like morphology, and specialized ambush hunting behavior.
The composition highlights the turtle within its natural habitat while incorporating a surreal, atmospheric interpretation of its environment. The surrounding tetras evoke a celestial quality, emphasizing movement, depth, and contrast against the dark, tannin-stained waters. The piece focuses on texture, suspension, and quiet motion, blending realism with an ethereal, almost cosmic visual narrative.
14”x11” color print on matte paper
Ships flat and double packaged to insure safety