Original artwork description:

In this surreal painting, a vintage Windows 95 computer is framed by subtle tropical leaves in an interior setting, hinting at the fusion of technology and nature. Upon its screen, the iconic Snake game unfolds, its pixelated serpent weaving through a lush tropical landscape, symbolic of humanity's digital footprint intertwining with the natural world.

Through this captivating scene, the painting delves into the complex relationship between mankind and nature in the Anthropocene era. The juxtaposition of outdated technology and vibrant, organic elements serves as a poignant commentary on the impact of human intervention on the environment. The Snake game, a relic of the digital past, becomes a metaphor for the insatiable human appetite for growth and consumption, echoing the voracious nature of industrialization and its consequences on our planet.

Viewers are invited to contemplate the intersection of technology, ecology, and humanity's role in shaping the world around us. It challenges us to reflect on our collective responsibility to preserve and protect the delicate balance between man and nature in an ever-evolving digital age.

Materials used:

Oil paint on canvas

Tags:
#snake #exotic #interior #illuminated #technology 

Windows 95 (2024)

Oil painting 
by Ben Stephenson

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In this surreal painting, a vintage Windows 95 computer is framed by subtle tropical leaves in an interior setting, hinting at the fusion of technology and nature. Upon its screen, the iconic Snake game unfolds, its pixelated serpent weaving through a lush tropical landscape, symbolic of humanity's digital footprint intertwining with the natural world.

Through this captivating scene, the painting delves into the complex relationship between mankind and nature in the Anthropocene era. The juxtaposition of outdated technology and vibrant, organic elements serves as a poignant commentary on the impact of human intervention on the environment. The Snake game, a relic of the digital past, becomes a metaphor for the insatiable human appetite for growth and consumption, echoing the voracious nature of industrialization and its consequences on our planet.

Viewers are invited to contemplate the intersection of technology, ecology, and humanity's role in shaping the world around us. It challenges us to reflect on our collective responsibility to preserve and protect the delicate balance between man and nature in an ever-evolving digital age.

Materials used:

Oil paint on canvas

Tags:
#snake #exotic #interior #illuminated #technology 
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I am a British artist inspired by notions of the 'Exotic' and its misinterpretations as well as myths and narratives surrounding it. For this reason I have traveled to Latin... Read more

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