By Nalini Singh
Caption Of Artwork : In our modern era, we often overlook nature's profound gifts, blinded by our own indifference. Habituated to its presence, we fail to recognize the disrespect inherent in our exploitation of non-human animals for profit and our heedless pollution of the planet. Even as we engage in religious rites, we thoughtlessly discard offerings, forgetting that the very earth, water, and air we despoil are sacred manifestations of divinity. Our fascination with virtual realms like Pokémon further distances us from the rich tapestry of life around us, ironically inspired by the remarkable creatures we so callously exploit. It's a strange irony that while no one would harm a Pokémon if it were real, we readily ignore the plight of real-life counterparts. In our skewed perception, only the iridescent allure of the otherworldly or the holographic gleam of the fantastical captures our attention. Our collective fixation on manufactured beauty and belief systems has eclipsed the innate perfection bestowed upon us by nature. One might even draw parallels to Plato's Allegory of the Cave and Baudrillard's Simulation Theory. Visually resonant with the styles of Fauvism and Surrealism, this artwork serves as a poignant reminder of our disconnect from the natural world. ( Oil on Paper - photographed with an iPhone in oudoor natural light. Some paint was still wet which is why the background is reflecting unwanted light.)
Amazing.
Thats a wonderful artwork with great thoughts and plot line. Loved it.
Very thought-provoking and beautiful.