Run 

Sue Coe made this image, "Run," using paint and ink, traditional media mobilized for a decidedly untraditional purpose. Coe's approach emphasizes the graphic possibilities of these materials. Bold lines and stark contrasts create a sense of immediacy and urgency. The texture is raw and unrefined, mirroring the brutal subject matter: defenseless animals surrounded by hunters. This isn't about aesthetic pleasure; it's a direct, unflinching commentary. The painting's visceral impact stems from the directness of its making. Coe's use of expressive brushwork heightens the emotional intensity, as if she's channeling outrage through her materials. The sheer volume of work—the density of the composition, the relentless detail—speaks to the scale of the problem she addresses: industrialized violence against animals. By blurring the lines between fine art and activism, Coe challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths about our relationship with the natural world, and the systems of production that sustain it.