Sand Snake by Clarissa Sylva

Sand Snake 
Clarissa Sylva
Acrylic on fiberboard
19"h x 11"w x 1"d
2025

The Snakes explore the symbolism of transformation, duality, and resilience through the form of the snake. The process of hand-painting each scale is meditative and intentional, echoing the idea that transformation is often gradual, made up of many small changes. My inspiration comes from nature, mythology, and the emotional landscapes of change. I want the viewer to see the snake not as a creature of fear, but as an emblem of healing, wisdom, and strength.

Get to Know the Artist:
Born in Austin, Texas, and raised in the surrounding Hill Country, Clarissa draws deep inspiration from the land and the animals that inhabit it. The Snakes explore the symbolism of transformation, duality, and resilience through the form of the snake. The process of painting each scale is meditative and intentional, echoing the idea that transformation is often gradual, made up of many small changes.