Thistle and the Bear

Thistle and the Bear
dirt and spit on rock
c. 3072-3089

When the bronze statue of Venta Elorba broke Fluvio's heart, he went into hiding for 17 years in the deep future, in which time he produced only a single piece of art, Thistle and the Bear. And while this does not seem like an entirely impressive feat, particularly when one looks at the piece, it is important to note the context in which he did it: isolated in complete darkness without canvas, paint, brushes, or a functioning heart.