Skip to Main Content

view additional image 1
View in a Room ArtworkView in a Room Background
This acrylic on canvas painting represents the urban organism, a biological interpretation of urbanisation. I use striking colours to accentuate the plant-like similarities of cities, drawing both a large city and a bouquet of flowers. This urban geography is entirely fictional, created to make a statement about humanities placement within a natural context. 

From above, cities reveal themselves - enormous, sprawling, glowing, unapologetic. Here lies a profound nature, a human being denied placement in biological the sciences. Our modern form is often assumed to be an unnatural, destructive imposition on Utopia. This interpretation is incompatible with evolutionary theory, which requires that every THING figure into natural history. Thus, evolutionary biology would suggest modern humanity is not separate from nor in conflict with Nature. ​I suggest the urban organism belongs here, that Earth is still in control.
This acrylic on canvas painting represents the urban organism, a biological interpretation of urbanisation. I use striking colours to accentuate the plant-like similarities of cities, drawing both a large city and a bouquet of flowers. This urban geography is entirely fictional, created to make a statement about humanities placement within a natural context. 

From above, cities reveal themselves - enormous, sprawling, glowing, unapologetic. Here lies a profound nature, a human being denied placement in biological the sciences. Our modern form is often assumed to be an unnatural, destructive imposition on Utopia. This interpretation is incompatible with evolutionary theory, which requires that every THING figure into natural history. Thus, evolutionary biology would suggest modern humanity is not separate from nor in conflict with Nature. ​I suggest the urban organism belongs here, that Earth is still in control.

259 Views

6

View In My Room

Bouquet Painting

George The Third

Australia

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 48 W x 36 H x 1 D in

Ships in a Tube

SOLD
Originally listed for $1,675

259 Views

6

ABOUT THE ARTWORK
DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
SHIPPING AND RETURNS

This acrylic on canvas painting represents the urban organism, a biological interpretation of urbanisation. I use striking colours to accentuate the plant-like similarities of cities, drawing both a large city and a bouquet of flowers. This urban geography is entirely fictional, created to make a st...

Year Created:

2016

Subject:
Styles:
Mediums:

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Rarity:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

48 W x 36 H x 1 D in

Ready to Hang:

Not Applicable

Frame:

Not Framed

Authenticity:

Certificate is Included

Packaging:

Ships Rolled in a Tube

Delivery Cost:

Shipping is included in price.

Delivery Time:

Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.

Returns:

14-day return policy. Visit our help section for more information.

Handling:

Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.

Ships From:

Australia.

Need more information?

Need more information?

I am a scientist and artist. My hand-painted, abstract cities represent the Urban Organism, a biological interpretation of urbanisation. My cities are imagined. If a real location is painted, it is an idealised vision of the future, a case study in urbanisation. The pieces featured here do not represent my full body of work. You're seeing archival artwork only.

Why Saatchi Art?

Thousands of
 
5-Star Reviews

We deliver world-class customer service to all of our art buyers.

Global Selection of Original Art

Explore an unparalleled artwork selection from around the world.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Our 14-day satisfaction guarantee allows you to buy with confidence.

Support Emerging Artists

We pay our artists more on every sale than other galleries.

Complimentary Art Advisory

Our free art advisory service pairs you with a knowledgeable curator who will guide you through a seamless, stress-free process to find artwork that fits your style and needs.

Work with a curator

Complimentary Art Advisory

Curator - Will Hardy

Will Hardy, Assistant Curator