As the first piece in the Altered Familiar series, Wild Comfort sets the tone for a body of work that reimagines the classic teddy bear through hybrid animal forms. Covered in leopard fur, this bear blends comfort with alertness, softness with instinct. Wild Comfort reflects the tension at the heart of the series, illustrating where the familiar meets the instinctual. In this piece, Maïté explores the innate dichotomy that exists in our collective experience, revealing something both naturally unexpected and deeply recognizable