About the art:
I first saw Star Wars in 1977 when I was seven years old. At that time there were no toy lightsabers, so I crafted one out of a wrapping paper tube. I tried to recapture that sense of childhood wonder when I created this image.

Just as the little boy is the guardian and caregiver to his puppy, the Mandalorian has the same relationship to Grogu. In turn, both lovingly protect their caregivers, hence the title “Protectors.” Just like my 2022 Celebration art show entry “Reflective Power,” I wanted to convey a sense of childhood wonder that resides in all of us, no matter our age.