Loving The Alien Acrylic on Canvas 36" X 44" 2000 "Loving The Alien" tells the story of a newly abducted youth being held captive as his body is gradually transformed and incorporated into the working mechanics of an alien vessel. Although both figures appear to be extraterrestrial in origin, it is the figure on the left side of the canvas that portrays the human male. He eventually comes to discover that he shares this alcove with a hostage from another world. Much like himself, the alien's advanced condition provides a brief glimpse of his own circumstances and impending fate. Cloaked in darkness with only one another to break the endless loneliness, the two main characters learn how to utilize the ship's mechanical devices to mentally communicate and assist one another. As their emotional bond intensifies, they unite in a desperate and final act of love just as the ship's portal opens to accept a new abductee. At first glance it may appear as though the art work's primary foundation is based upon sexual content, yet the true focus of the painting is the passionate kiss being shared by the two. The symbolism of the light cacading through the opening depicts their last ray of hope as they become forever locked to one another in an eternal kiss. The two lovers have now completed most of their transformation. Their only purpose remains as that of a fuel cell to generate energy for the craft's continued expansion and exploration of other planets. The painting is a visual interpretation of some rather obvious, and other not so obvious, elements including the artistic influence of H.R. Giger, a photographic image of a sexual encounter posted on the internet (thank you, Eckie), the tune "Song Instead Of A Kiss" by Alannah Myles and the preceding story.