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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
- Other details : Unmounted artwork. Mounting and/or framing available on request.
- Dimensions : 35.4x35.4in
About this artwork
Chosen as Painting of the Day by Contemporary British Painting. Selected for Create! curated virtual exhibition. The work spotlights the intrinsic connection between all living things on the planet, the six creatures hidden and revealed in this painting represent the sixth mass extinction. The integral self-portrait represents the fact that ‘Everything is Connected’ and our future is inherently attached to that of the natural world. It offers the…
ideal of a future where we live in harmony with nature and each other, yet also presents a sense of urgency as the six creatures are fading and some are difficult to identify. Realistic and abstract elements coexist alongside carefully selected art historical references, such as the self-portraits of Frida Khalo.
Claire Milner
United Kingdom
Credentials
- International Exposure
- Experienced Artist
- Exhibited in a Museum
- Solo shows participant
« Climate change, habitat loss, and mass extinction are the biggest challenges we face. I create work that is both aesthetically and environmentally significant to reflect the issues of our time. »
Claire Milner is an experienced artist based in the United Kingdom whose paintings have been exhibited in England, Wales, the United States, and France. In addition, her art has been featured in publications such as The Observer, Create! Magazine, The FLUX Review, etc. Creating in themed series, Milner's works highlight the human connection to the natural world and its impact via the encroachment upon critical ecosystems and species.