a menacing, intricately detailed woodland creature with a single, piercing red eye, set within a mysterious, dense jungle environment; its form is reminiscent of a fusion between tree bark and twisted vines, exuding a lifelike yet otherworldly aura; its textured skin features moss and mushrooms growing naturally; the scene is composed with hyper-realistic detail, capturing the haunting atmosphere of the jungle; artistic influences echo the surreal sculptures of filip hodas, the vibrant surrealism of sandy skoglund, and the expressive murals of natalia rak, blending anthropological elements with a fantastical edge; a subtle mist enhances the enigmatic ambiance of the scene, creating a mysteriously captivating portrait of nature’s darker side.