Original artwork description:

FIN by Benjamin Stephenson presents a meticulously rendered cactus, its form seemingly emerging from the canvas, suspended against a backdrop of a softly diffused rainbow. The cactus, draped in what appears to be a delicate net—reminiscent of a spider's web or a veil—suggests entrapment, a recurring theme in Stephenson’s exploration of the tension between humanity and nature. The net’s fine strands evoke both fragility and control, blurring the line between organic and imposed order. The composition flirts with kitsch—its elements recalling faded cinematic tropes—yet is executed with a tenderness that elevates them into homage. The title, FIN, nods to the closing frames of a film, reinforcing the painting’s dreamlike sense of nostalgia and finality.

Materials used:

Oil paint on canvas

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