Robert BissellThe Whole World, 2014 Bissells bearscontemplative and curiousseem to lead lives as complex and thought-filled as those led by humans. His paintings invite a sense of wonder and appreciation for our precarious connection with the natural world. The lead character ofThe Whole Worldseems equally mesmerized by the vast sky and the tiny butterflies and dragonflies, while soaking in a calm lake. Youll fixate on a ladybug or two, some bees, a snail, a hummingbird. and a jumping fish while piecing together this 1,000-piece puzzle.