James F. Ranii Gallery: A Kingdom for a Cage

My Kingdom for a Cage is a powerful collection of ballpoint pen illustrations by artist Patrick M. Garcia, exploring the complex relationship between captivity and conservation. Featuring animals from zoos, each piece suggests that perhaps the only path to survival for some species is through the sacrifice of their freedom. As time passes, the ink will fade—just as the animals themselves may—leaving behind only a black-and-white echo of what once was. Garcia’s work invites reflection on mortality, value, and the quiet trade-off between freedom and preservation.