Familiars

adjective

well known from long or close association / in close friendship; intimate

In European folklore of the medieval and early modern periods, familiars were believed to be supernatural entities that would assist witches and cunning folk in their practice of magic.

In this series, I explore the balance between human and animal. What is the relationship between the subject of the portrait and their chosen animal? Do they embody their familiar, and if so, how much? Is it subtle or obvious? What magic powers do you think their animal gives them? How much are we a part of the natural world and how much of ourselves do we project on the natural world?