KissoftheWingedFrog Daniel Merriam

The composition presents a fantastical scene dominated by two central figures: a winged equine and a flying amphibian. The equine, rendered in pale hues with intricate detailing around its eyes and ears, appears poised on an ornate structure that blends elements of furniture and architectural design. Its posture suggests both grace and alertness, the head tilted slightly as if engaged in interaction.
The frog-like creature, depicted with mottled green and brown skin and delicate wings, is positioned mid-flight, extending a limb towards the equine’s outstretched hand. This gesture forms the focal point of the work, suggesting an exchange or connection between these disparate beings. The proximity of their faces implies intimacy, though the nature of this interaction remains ambiguous – it could be playful, tentative, or even symbolic.
The background is layered with dense foliage and decorative elements. A profusion of leaves, flowers, and tendrils intertwines with what appears to be a baroque-style chandelier and musical instruments, creating an atmosphere that is both lush and slightly claustrophobic. The color palette leans towards warm yellows and greens, punctuated by the cooler tones of the equine’s form and the frogs skin.
The overall effect is one of dreamlike surrealism. The juxtaposition of familiar forms – equine, amphibian, furniture – with fantastical elements generates a sense of displacement and invites contemplation on themes of transformation, communication across boundaries, and the blurring of natural and artificial realms. The elaborate ornamentation suggests a world governed by heightened aesthetics and symbolic meaning, while the interaction between the two creatures hints at an underlying narrative that remains open to interpretation. There is a deliberate ambiguity in the work; it avoids straightforward storytelling, instead prompting viewers to construct their own meanings from the interplay of visual cues.