Natural History Graffiti , 2018
89 x 61 x 0.7 cm (h x w x d)
1657
Watercolour and acrylic ink
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The first thing you notice about Natural History Graffiti is the towering edifice looming above you. It seems to go on forever. Drawing your eyes up to the molten sky, like they’re alien rocks or Meteors hurled across space. The sky is simultaneously fluid and cracked like a parched ground.

Snaking across are fluid strokes, sprayed, graffiti-like, to break up the crazed blue surface. Blues and purples, swirling in masses, break into stars of light blue and lavender.

The Tower itself stretches to the sky, details disappearing as your eyes scan upwards. Then travelling back down, the colours pulsate with a vibrant richness. Golden yellows, jewel like blues and reds call out with deep blues and greens clashing. Trying to rein back the colour but the vibrant colours win the day.

Once you get past the colour, the details emerge. Organic textures feature contrasting the smooth reflections in the glass. Scales cling on the twisted columns, regimented leaves frame the windows and a small lion stands guard watching for signs of trouble. Vines and flowers cap the scaly columns, a patchwork of colour.

Exhibited by:

Cathy Read Art

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More from Cathy Read Art

Marylebone Station , 2017
61 x 51 cm (h x w)
Watercolour and acrylic ink
Cathy Read Art
GBP
1048.00
Harlequin Gherkin , 2020
76 x 56 cm (h x w)
Watercolour and acrylic ink
Cathy Read Art
GBP
1344.00
Bus Queue , 2015
56 x 76 cm (h x w)
Watercolour and acrylic ink
Cathy Read Art
GBP
1344.00
Battersea Reborn , 2015
56 x 76 cm (h x w)
Watercolour and acrylic ink
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GBP
1344.00
Barbican Conservatory , 2017
91 x 61 x 0.8 cm (h x w x d)
Watercolour and acrylic ink on primed plywood
Cathy Read Art
GBP
1687.00