Wading for you depicts a liminal space where people and animals alike float through the flood waters of a broken planet. The inhabitants of this place search aimlessly for a way to rest as delirium sets in and a new dialog begins. Life after the high water is absurd as they seek nothing but each other and a laugh. My story moves with the feeling of Beckett’s enduring words. “You must go on. I can’t go on. I’ll go on.”

Artwork between 2025-2026

Surreal oil painting of swimming figure being followed by shark hands.

Mack Gingles, Sharks and Minnows, 2025, Oil, 12 x 26 in (Framed 15 x 29 in)

Surreal charcoal drawing of man swimming with bear and bird.

Mack Gingles, Star Power, Charcoal, 2025, 14 X 32 in (Framed 17 x 35 in)

Surreal oil painting of chef swimming with feral pig.

Mack Gingles, Bork Bork, Oil, 2025, 12 X 26 in (Framed 15 x 29 in)

Surreal charcoal drawing of Huey Long swimming with pelican.

Mack Gingles, Bring It In, Huey, Charcoal, 2025, 12 X 29 in (Framed 15 X 33 in)

Surreal oil painting of two men in Victorian hats swimming with frog and otter.

Mack Gingles, Deal Me In, Oil on Panel, 2025, 24 x 52 in (Framed 27 X 55 in)

Surreal charcoal drawing of banker swimming with turtles.

Mack Gingles, Shell Game, Charcoal on Paper, 2025, 9 X 20 in (Framed 12 x 23 in)

Surreal oil painting of masked man swimming with bear and heron.

Mack Gingles, I See It Too, Oil on Panel, 2025, 18 X 39 in (Framed 22 x 42 in)

Surreal charcoal drawing of triplets swimming with catfish and turtle.

Mack Gingles, Triplets, Charcoal on Paper, 2025, 14 X 31 in (Framed 17 x 34 in)

Surreal oil painting of gloved man swimming with catfish and snake.

Mack Gingles, Kissy, Oil on panel, 2025, 15 X 32 in (Framed 18 x 35 in)

Surreal oil painting of mouse and bird on and bird on a trapeze wire.

Mack Gingles, About Time, Oil on Panel, 2025, 12 X 26 in (Framed 15 x 29 in)