PAULA SHARP

           The commingling of man and nature fosters an uneasy coexistence between humans and animals.   Animals permeate the world of man:    they are adored as pets, protected in natural preserves, exhibited in zoos and circuses, bred for food and offered for sale on black markets.   Animals show an amazing resilience:   their innate wildness, mystery and capacity for joy and grace endure even in the most urban settings and the most challenging environments.