GreenStar Food Co+op

Located at 770 Cascadilla St., Ithaca

Emily Zetkulic: Recent Works

"I spend much of my time outdoors or near windows, observing the many plants and animals that perennially captivate my interest. I am trained in biological and ecological science and inspired by a humble openness to spirituality. I feel strongly that as all life derives from the same substance and forces, all lives are in kinship with one another. A person’s community extends beyond their human company to encompass the animals that pass through their yards, the insects in the trees, and the forests and oceans around us. In my work, I use a variety of media to depict my wildlife cousins whom I love so much. Pen-and-ink especially allows me to engage with the contours and textures that arise from evolutionary and biological processes.

I was always one of those kids who loved bugs (and now am an adult who loves bugs), and moths frequently appear in my drawings. North America is home to thousands of stunning Lepidopterans, and I spend many hours examining specimen photos I’ve taken in the field to reproduce their intricate patterns by hand.

In short, I love animals and draw pictures of them."