A haunting vision of a dystopian future, this artwork depicts skeletal, goat-like creatures in a barren landscape, symbolizing the devastating effects of environmental degradation and war. Using vivid yet somber tones, it highlights the fragility of life and serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of humanity’s neglect of nature.
Wildlife In The Aftermath
Number: 108
Name: Wildlife In The Aftermath
Swedish name: Vilda Djur I Efterdyningarna
Date: November 2024
Technique: Acrylic painting on canvas
Dimensions: 60 x 50 x 1,7 cm (24 x 20″)
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Description of ”Wildlife In The Aftermath”
The story behind the painting
This image depicts two skeletal, surreal animal figures resembling goats or antelopes, facing each other against a backdrop of a barren, desolate landscape. Their exposed ribs and hollow eye sockets evoke the decay and fragility of life, suggesting a vision of the aftermath of environmental degradation or war.
The background features muted tones of yellow, blue, and white, with spiky, lifeless vegetation and a flock of birds flying in the distance, creating a sense of eerie stillness. The painting blends elements of natural beauty with haunting decay, symbolizing the potential consequences of humanity’s neglect of the environment and wildlife.
This artwork could represent a dystopian future, where the remains of wildlife serve as a grim reminder of what has been lost to conflict and ecological collapse. The use of vibrant yet somber colors adds emotional weight, underscoring the stark contrast between life and death.
About the painting
One should try to look to the future with optimism, but in times like these, it can be difficult at times. The planet is being systematically destroyed by environmental degradation. We will eat ourselves fat and sick, and we will overconsume Chinese dung to the point of killing ourselves. Those who don’t die from the diseases of welfare or the toxic environment will instead die in one of the many wars that are going on.
If that doesn’t work, it’s probably only a matter of time before some crazy president or dictator presses the big red button.
Have a better day!!
Andy Renard
