Cocoon

Originally from Buenos Aires, Cristián Pietrapiana (@cristianpietrapiana) lives and works in New York City. His work has been exhibited widely, and explores the vulnerability of human nature and its environment. In the last few years he has incorporated the urgency of climate change into his practice, organizing exhibitions and workshops in order to create awareness inviting viewers to take action.

This painting takes its inspiration from the cocoon.

Cocoon n.

• an envelope often largely of silk which an insect larva forms about itself and in which it passes the pupa stage

• any of various other protective coverings produced by animals

• something suggesting a cocoon especially in providing protection or in producing isolation

• a protective covering

Cocoon, v.

• to wrap or envelop

For Cristián, this work invites the question

What new and fragile thing in your life needs protection right now?

Here’s how our neighbors responded: 

responses will be posted soon…