"Coupe de Pouce" is inspired in part by the 1973 French animated film Fantastic Planet (La Planète sauvage) directed by René Laloux and written by Laloux and Roland Topor. The work was originally created as part of a 50th anniversary celebration in 2023. An oversized human hand acts as a pedestal for the felted rabbits; though the hand's intention is purposefully unclear: will it protect or hurt these wild creatures? Along with the wild scale shift, the suggestive use of graphic colors confirms that there is a wrestling with themes of dominance and threat. The title "Coupe de Pouce" is a French expression that is used to mean giving a nudge, or "helping hand." Its direct translation is "grip of the thumb" and according to the dictionary Trésor de la langue française, in the early 19th century the phrase meant "to strangle." I like to think this transformation of language over time gives space for a hint of optimism, and reminds us that we have a choice in our interpretations.