The pieces in this show address the intertwined relationships of animals and humans. In this body of work, Craig Hinshaw explores how both animals and humans are affected by such issues as consumerism, ecology and pollution. He explores these themes in both the subject matter and the way that he manipulates the forms. However, an element of humor softens the tensions he creates with these challenging subjects, bringing levity to the work and raising questions rather than answering them. In addition to his own work, Hinshaw has a passion for teaching young children – he was voted Michigan Art Teacher of the Year around the time of an opening of his work at Ezar Gallery in New York City.