Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions: 102cm (wide) by 81cm (high)

Artist: Iain Kane

Measuring 102cm by 81cm and painted with acrylic on reclaimed canvas, this artwork presents a bold, emotionally charged encounter between a raven and a tiger moth. Set against a vivid, almost ominous crimson backdrop, the composition centers on the intense, focused gaze of a raven with dramatically exaggerated white beak extensions—sharp, almost tusk-like in appearance. Its eye is wide and alert, locked in on the small, brilliantly patterned tiger moth that hovers delicately to the left.

The moth, with its striking orange wings marked by black and yellow stripes, appears fragile and unaware—or perhaps defiant in the face of its looming observer. The deep red background heightens the sense of suspense and contrast, turning this simple interaction into a psychological tableau.

The stylization of the raven—with smooth, painterly feathers and surreal proportions—imbues the piece with a mythic quality, blurring the line between predator and symbol. Themes of mortality, curiosity, and power imbalance echo through the composition, giving the work a timeless, storytelling quality.