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FLORA vs FAUNA, (UNDERWORLD IV)
18" X 18" Acrylic on wood panel This is number 4 in my series I call "UNDERWORLD(s)" My vision of the life that thrives in gigantic, yet tiny worlds which surround us, but is also hidden from us. This one illustrates the occasional dominion of plants over animals, hence the title; "FLORA vs FAUNA" The scrotal looking plants in the painting are California Pitcher plants, also known as "COBRA LILIES". These clever plant adaptations entice their insect pray into a narrow mouth, heading toward a digestive "pot" with inward pointing hairs, preventing the insect from reversing out, sort of like a lobster trap. The big red "flower" is modeled after an Anthurium. However the stamen of this particular Anthurium is patterned after a "Sticky Trap" carnivorous plant, (the Drosera Capensis). But of course, Anthuriums don't have tendrillic appendages which capture hornets either. (But wouldn't it be wonderful if they did!) Daily DeviationGiven 2009-07-15Is there ever a more affluent and fantastical representation of living organisms as FLORA vs. FAUNA? Surely the ability to render such grandiosity is an accomplishment unto itself. Please enjoy this and many more lavish creations from *vmaximus's gallery. (Suggested by =Cacodaemonia and Featured by ^snowmask) |
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Again a amazing piece. It's great how you put these elements together with such detail.
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