Isolated in the Artificial
Florence, Age 18
My painting depicts a distortion of ornamental fish held captive in plastic bags displayed in shops. The unnatural light boldens the subjects, making them seem unreal. The crowded bags create a claustrophobic effect, consequently mimicking the impact isolation has on society. I wanted to show how systems often neatly package people to fit commercialisation, in the same way animals are treated as accessories instead of vital parts of our ecosystem.
Currently on free display at the RA