THE LITTLE RATFISH
mixed media on paper

2026 |Carlos Vargas
THE LITTLE RATFISH
Mixed Media on Paper | 10 x8 (Framed)
$45 (+S&H)

ARTIST STATEMENT - The Little Ratfish is an experiment in blending human imagination with the fluidity of nature. By mashing up two common, totally different animals, I wanted to create a piece of modern folklore. It balances playful humor with a quiet, unexpected charm.

It’s also a hybrid of different mediums. I wanted to bridge the digital and physical worlds, so I combined detailed digital illustrations with 3D-printed elements. It’s essentially a way to bring a surreal concept into the real world.

The Little Ratfish was created and presented for An Evening of Rats & Fish, Accompanied by a Conversation between a Tuba and a Violin”, a community art show hosted by Nth Degree Gallery in Boone, NC. The Nth Degree Gallery is a not-for-profit, member and donation-supported art venue whose goal is to support local artist in the High Country and surrounding area.

INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THIS ITEM? - Please send an email to Hello@carlosvargas.me with the subject line “PURCHASE REQUEST - THE LITTLE RATFISH.” I will follow up with confirmation details and an invoice. If you are local to the High Country area, please let me know in your message so we can arrange for local pickup!.