'Geophysiology IV' 07.17 Drawing

Geophysiology is the study of interaction among living organisms on the Earth, operating under the hypothesis that the Earth itself acts as a single living organism. The Gaia theory implies; there is no longer any need to consider the evolution of the species separately from the evolution of their environment. The two processes are tightly coupled as a single indivisible process. Success also depends upon coherent coupling between the evolution of the organism and the evolution of its material environment. As expressed by James E. Lovelock My Gaia series explores our conscious accountability to the earth. Gaia of course is the personification of the earth or the ancestral mother of all life. ‘Alesco’, derived from Latin, translates as ‘I rear’ or ‘I increase’. Therefore Gaia Alesco suggests ‘earth’s growth’ or implies the nurturing of earth as a mother would her child. It’s all to obvious humans take their mother for granted and long-term unsustainable exploitation has resulted in crisis becoming the new norm. The symbolism in the Gaia series is not without reason. They represent a very certain sardonic irony. Both crows and doves are considered amongst the most intelligent of earths creatures and yet both are derided as pests. Crows, loud, rambunctious, are most often associated with a long history of fear and loathing. While considered pests by farmers especially they in fact provide a valuable service to people by eating insects and carrion. They help keep our environment healthy and clean, especially in and around urban areas. Research demonstrated crows are actually very social and caring creatures, and also among the smartest animals on the planet. Known for their intelligence and adaptability they are known for their problem-solving skills and amazing communication skills. The irony of course lies in the similarities between crows and humans. While we consider ourselves the most intelligent of creatures, despite our 'intelligence and adaptability, problem-solving skills and amazing communication skills', we remain so ignorant and destructive in so many regards.

Drawing:Charcoal on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:27.4 W x 38 H x 0.8 D in

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