2020 · Acrylic and Ink on Canvas
This work is part of the "Social Structures" series, which explores the concept of collective intelligence. To the naked eye, a swarm of ants looks like chaos; through the artist's lens, it is revealed as a perfectly synchronised machine. The horizontal "glitch" effect represents the communication signals (pheromones) that pass between the colony members—invisible data made visible through art.
Discover the hidden geometry of the natural world with "Colony Architecture." This sophisticated contemporary piece deconstructs the form of the ant into a series of mesmerising, repetitive patterns. The artist utilises a warm, organic palette of sienna and copper, sliced through by horizontal "digital" interference lines that create a sense of frantic, coordinated motion. By magnifying these tiny architects to a grand scale, the painting transforms a common insect into a complex tapestry of shapes and shadows. It is a brilliant conversation piece for a modern study, an industrial-style loft, or a creative office space.
