Behind the Barn | Wildlife Wood Carving by Gary Cota

Explore Behind the Barn, an award-winning wildlife wood relief by Cape Cod artist Gary Cota, featuring a heron and alligator in a Louisiana marsh.

Behind the Barn captures one of those quiet moments in nature when not everything is as peaceful as it first appears. A heron stands patiently in the marsh, unaware that an alligator is slowly making its way through the grass. I wanted to remind viewers that nature is filled with hidden stories, where beauty and danger often exist side by side.

This piece won Sponsor's Award at the Treasures of Pointe Coupee.