Coyote Moon 

Editor: Here we have "Coyote Moon," a painting by Danny Galieote, created with acrylics. It's a very evocative scene, almost dreamlike with that howling coyote beneath a huge moon. What strikes you about this work? Curator: Oh, it pulls me right in! I feel like I'm eavesdropping on a primal conversation. It’s as if the artist captured not just the *image* of a coyote under the moon, but the very *soul* of the wild. I find myself wondering what secrets it’s sharing with the lunar orb… secrets whispered across canyons and through time. What feelings stir within you when you look at it? Editor: I definitely get a sense of longing and maybe a little bit of loneliness, the kind you feel when you look up at the night sky. Is that something others pick up on, too? Curator: Absolutely! But I'd also venture there's a fierce independence in that howl. Galieote presents not just loneliness but also resilience – the coyote stands alone, yes, but with a profound connection to the landscape, unbowed by solitude. Think of it this way: does the coyote look trapped or triumphant to you? Editor: I guess… triumphant? Like it’s claiming its place in the world, even a small corner of it. The colors contribute to that feeling too, right? All those earthy browns and greens. Curator: Precisely! That grounded palette acts as an anchor. It roots the fantasy elements—the glowing moon, the almost theatrical clouds—to a believable reality. They blend seamlessly, enhancing that delicate balance between dream and waking. I find that integration brilliant. It shows respect for, yet also playfully reshapes the animal itself. Editor: I see what you mean! It's much more nuanced than I initially thought. Thanks for opening my eyes to that. Curator: The pleasure is all mine! Art, especially surrealist tinged landscapes like these, are made to be pondered, wrestled with, and interpreted. I love how art can change your entire view point.