A few words about the piece
This whimsical illustration captures an elephant in motion—mid-stride, mid-thought, and mid-forget. Rendered with sketch-like ink strokes and soft shading, the figure is characterized by expressive body language and a blank thought bubble trailing above its head, punctuated by ellipses. The humorous composition playfully subverts the well-known adage that “elephants never forget.”
The elephant’s raised foot and backward glance suggest a brief hesitation. The viewer is left to imagine what the giant’s mind misplaced’—a peanut, a promise, or just its purpose.
Wait… What Was I Doing? blends visual humor with an ironic twist on reputation. In this fleeting lapse, we’re reminded that even icons of memory have off days. The light-hearted piece encourages embracing forgetful moments, tusks and all.