Khotan explores the human condition often through his animals, which can range from monkeys and gorillas to, flamingos and other residents of Florida’s wildlife – all the while drawing the viewer into an exploration of self. Fernandez does not just sketch and paint but also creates playful installations that continue his questioning of what it means to be part of the cosmos of this life.
"I paint to the find things lost between the obvious; to explore the relationship between culture and nature. During the creative process I invite the unknown and surprise myself with the freedom associated within structures."
-Khotan