"The
Titus design was inspired by evolution and irregular patterns in nature. In particular, I wanted to study Gorillas and apes as there is such a close genetic link with us as a species. Exposing Titus’s ribcage highlights this link as we see an almost-human skeleton revealed. The anatomical study also references traditional 18th and 19th century scientific drawings, where new species were discovered and studied through drawing.
My own trip to the Amazon jungle, inspired much of the branches, plants and leaves featured in the design. Some of the other details in the drawing include animalistic foliage, branches turning into snakes and skeletal pieces with zebra stripes. Creating my own half-imagined evolution, I explore the inextricable link between all living things."