Artwork: David Zinn, “*Philomena, steward of the Strategic Sky Reserve, always keeps a keen eye out for squirrels”,* 2022

Every time I see David Zinn’s art I can’t help smiling. Whimsical, funny, poignant and plain silly, Zinn creates what he calls “underfoot ephemeral impossibilities”. Utilising an approach called “pareidolic anamorphosis” or “anamorphic pareidolia”, Zinn’s temporary street drawings are composed of chalk, charcoal and found objects improvised on location. These impermanent pieces incorporate grass, twigs, cracks, flowers—any surface or object becomes the inspiration for the wonder-world of characters Zinn creates, such as his regular creatures “Sluggo”, a bright green monster with stalk eyes, and Philomena the flying pig. You can check out more of his work at www.zinnart.com or @davidzinn.