Claws Out responds to the rising polarization and struggle for dominance in contemporary social and political discourse.The two Torvosaurus claws—drawn from a fossil at London’s Natural History Museum—function as symbols of ancient aggression that reflect the modern appetite for conflict.
Set against a distressed, inverted flag, the forms appear suspended in a tense standoff, echoing a culture driven more by coercion than consensus. A line from Cicero’s De Officiis underscores the warning: “Those who rule by fear must, inevitably, come to fear the people they rule.”.
Printed at 2400 x 1200 dpi with archival 12-color pigment inks on acid and lignin-free mold-made copperplate paper, these prints offer exceptional longevity (200+ years) and tonal fidelity. Unlike dye-based prints, the pigment ink rests on the textured paper surface, producing a visual depth and tactile quality comparable to traditional etchings or lithographs.
Each limited edition print includes a certificate of authenticity printed on premium, watermarked paper with fluorescent security fibers. The certificate is attached to a serialized, tamper-proof hologram that matches an identical hologram permanently affixed to the reverse side of the artwork and corresponds to an edition log on a third-party artwork registry.
Please Note: Screen colors often appear more vivid than printed images because digital displays actively emit light, while prints rely on reflected light, resulting in softer, natural tones.


