This etching presents a pangolin curled into a protective spiral, its scales rendered withmeticulous detail against a richly layered background of symbolic markings. The platewas submerged in acid multiple times to achieve the depth and complexity of thebackground, allowing intricate patterns and tonal variations to emerge behind theluminous form of the animal.The pangolin appears almost otherworldly, a creature connected to the subconsciousand the hidden language of the mind. Surrounded by a field of symbolic “words” andmarks, it suggests a being capable of descending into the depths of thought andmemory, helping to navigate our darkest questions and inner struggles. Whenthreatened—whether by external forces or psychological burdens—the pangolin curlsinward, embodying protection, resilience, and the quiet wisdom of retreat whennecessary.