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Mashile portrays both wild and domesticated animals alongside objects, such as mugs and briefcases, in settings that are irrational and incongruous, creating bizarre scenes that challenge our human instinct to understand and rationalize that which we find inexplicable. This sense of mystery is a critical element of Mashile’s practice, the artist constantly seeks to instil a sense of wonder in the viewer.

The animals that Mashile depicts are selected for their human-like qualities; The dozing cat is symbolic of dreamy domestic bliss, the hyena is a scheming and untrustworthy character, the …