Feast your eyes on this pachyderm-filled dreamscape by Daria Tessler of Animalsleepstories. Silkscreened on archival paper, this artwork so amused me that I held onto it at Christmas time. It’s true that elephants never ascend, but they do enjoy the occasional boost!
I met Daria herself at the Union Square Holiday Market in downtown Manhattan. After chatting about artistic drive, I bought this piece and another that became a housewarming gift. I recommend you explore and consider purchasing from her collection of books, comics, art, and illustrations. Frequently phantasmagorical, Daria’s drawings feature patterned geometry, dreamlike compositions, and antique beasties. In particular, I enjoy this stunning octopus, this inscrutable sphinx, and this magical book of medieval mysticism. Feel free to share any stories they inspire in you.