Totem wrath in progress

Strength Is Built, Not Given

A totem is never created all at once.

It grows, layer by layer, story by story, generation after generation.

Totem Wrath in Progress captures that moment of becoming. A vertical procession of creatures rises through the centre of the composition, each preserving its own identity while contributing to something larger than itself. Rather than a fixed monument, the totem feels alive—still evolving, still gathering new voices.

An Artwork That Rewards Contemplation

The eye naturally climbs from one figure to the next. A bat gives way to a fox, an eagle, a serpent, a tiger and mythical faces that seem to carry memories from forgotten worlds. Each encounter introduces a new personality, yet none competes for attention. Together they create a rhythm that invites slow observation rather than quick interpretation.

Living with Totem Wrath in Progress means returning to a painting that gradually reveals its layers. From a distance, the totem stands as a bold graphic presence. Up close, every creature begins to tell its own story, transforming the artwork into an endless conversation between the whole and its individual parts.

The Power of Many Spirits

Despite its title, the painting is not about anger. It is about the immense force that emerges when diverse identities stand together without losing what makes them unique. Every creature contributes its own character, instinct and energy, becoming an essential chapter in the same visual narrative.

Surrounding the central totem, a vibrant ecosystem of Doodlelicious characters expands in every direction. Their darker, earthier palette creates depth, allowing the luminous white contours of the totem to emerge with striking clarity. The contrast reinforces the idea that true presence does not require domination—it naturally reveals itself.

A Vertical Architecture

Unlike paintings that invite the eye to wander freely, Totem Wrath in Progress is built around a strong vertical axis. The central composition acts like a visual spine, guiding the gaze upward through successive layers of symbolic creatures while the surrounding world provides movement, texture and life.

This dialogue between structure and spontaneity gives the painting its distinctive character. It feels at once ancient and contemporary, ceremonial and playful—a one-of-a-kind artwork that celebrates the continuous construction of identity.