Venkatesh Kittur, Quiet Vigil (ANIMALS 2026)

An Australasian darter stands in composed stillness, its upward gaze conveying quiet vigilance. The monochrome treatment emphasizes the elegant curve of its form and the sculptural contrast between subject and space, presenting a moment of calm awareness within the natural world.

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