SUPER GENIUS Artist Statement Doug Powell Some characters simply refuse to quit. For more than seventy-five years, Wile E. Coyote has chased the Road Runner with limitless imagination, questionable Acme inventions, and the unwavering belief that the next plan will finally succeed. I can appreciate that kind of persistence. Created from thousands of reclaimed computer keys, this mosaic gives obsolete technology a second life while celebrating one of animation’s most enduring characters. Hidden throughout the artwork are words and references from the classic cartoons, inviting viewers to slow down, look closer, and enjoy the hunt. Like Wile E. Coyote himself, this piece is about creativity, determination, and the belief that every new idea is worth pursuing. Doug Powell