Changing environmental protection policies, deforestation, fracking, global warming are some of the current environmental issues we are facing. The dripping flowers represent the fragile state of the planet and our impact on our environment, calling attention to all endangered species.
This is a continuation of the series Urban Flora, inspired both by Andy Warhol's work, Marimekko, and a tribute to the oasis that NYC parks provide against the urban backdrop of fragmented skyscrapers. The Celandine Poppy is on the endangered species list in Canada and classified as “imperiled” or “rare” in several U.S. states. Acrylic on Canvas. It is designed on a grid of 4 panels that work well individually as well as in a vertical or horizontal orientation. The panels represent building windows of urban living. Has a nice texture throughout. Sides are painted for a finished look.
Ready to hang on heavy-duty stretched canvas. Tetraptych, consists of 4 panels.
Middle English celidoine, Old French celidoine, French chélidoine, from Latin chelīdonia, from chelīdonius (“relating to the swallow”), from Ancient Greek χελιδόνιος (khelidónios), χελιδών (khelidṓn). It was traditionally supposed to flower when the swallows appeared, and to perish when they departed.
- Subject Matter: Floral
- Collections: 2 Floral , Cate Brown, FLORAL