The art piece story:

Moonlight captures a moment of shared anticipation between two distinct beings — an elegant dog figure with subtle Egyptian-inspired styling and a vibrant dark pink and blue bird perched upon its head. Set against a dreamlike purple and blue cosmos punctuated by golden pillars and delicate white splatters, the painting invites viewers into a world where reality bends to imagination.

The characters' unified gaze toward the left creates a sense of narrative tension — they've spotted something beyond our view that elicits different emotional responses from each. The dog's calm, dignified demeanor contrasts with the bird's alert posture, suggesting how different personalities process the same information. This piece explores the duality of perception and the quiet moments of contemplation that shape our understanding of what lies ahead.

Through its pastel palette and surrealist elements, Moonlight continues the exploration of unspoken emotions and the space between reality and dreams.

Moonlight stands as both the origin and ongoing spirit of the Dogs of Salvage — a visual blueprint for the family that continues to expand from this first flight.

The original painting is held in a private American collection, acquired at Waves for Change Gala, Atlanta, 2024.