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#animals #coral #fish #hyperrealism #Lisa Ericson #painting
Animals Evolve into Islands Teeming With Coral, Succulents, and Tropical Fish in Hyperrealist Paintings by Lisa Ericson
“Anchor,” 20”x24”, Acrylic on panel
Lisa Ericson (previously) deftly paints animals in scenes that reach outside of their natural environments, creating unique relationships that defy the natural order of the animal kingdom. In her newest series a deer, flamingo, and multiple turtles form miniature ecosystems in glassy blue water. Coral sprouts from the hooves and legs of the two larger creatures, while brilliant flowers and butterflies surround the smaller turtles. These paintings are featured in Ericson’s current exhibition Islands, which runs through August 25, 2019 at Antler Gallery in Portland, Oregon. You can see more of her beautifully rendered plants and animals on Instagram.
“Pollinate,” 16”x16”, Acrylic on panel
Detail of “Pollinate,” 16”x16”, Acrylic on panel
Detail of “Pollinate,” 16”x16”, Acrylic on panel
“Bleach,” 16”x20”, Acrylic on panel, all images via Antler Gallery
“Harvest,” 20”x24”, Acrylic on panel
“Pollinate II,” 16”x16”, Acrylic on panel
#animals #coral #fish #hyperrealism #Lisa Ericson #painting
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