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It is My Nature, 2021
A Photograph by Madie Gotshall

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The Scorpion and the Frog
A scorpion wants to cross a river but cannot swim, so it asks a nearby frog to carry it across. The frog hesitates, afraid that the scorpion might sting it, but the scorpion promises not to, pointing out that it would drown if it stung the frog in the middle of the river. The frog considers this argument sensible and agrees to transport the scorpion. Midway across the river, the scorpion stings the frog anyway, dooming them both. The dying frog asks the scorpion why it stung despite knowing the consequence, to which the scorpion replies: "I could not help myself. It is my nature."

"It is My Nature" depicts an inner tug of war between what is truly wanted and perceived societal guidelines of what is supposed to be wanted. At such a pivotal point in life, the weight of each moment becomes heavy and results in adverse actions. White picket fences reoccur across the series of paintings and in this work acts as a barrier between the body and the outside world.

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Limited Edition | Oil on Canvas, 36" x 36" x 1"