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Drawing and Painting

Anika Becker

ChimpMan

Painting
2019
Acrylic on canvas
16x20
While exploring ideas of possible evolutionary combinations these works bring light to acceptance of the other. Working away from a linear idea of evolution, these combinations show a possible development of evolutionary outcomes over gradual time. While there might be initial rejection of these beings, with closer look we may have a more open reaction to them. Closely looking at various animals, we are invited to reflect on their talents as a species and reject a human hierarchy.

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Anika Becker

Painter/ Visual Artist

“My practice is avidly growing with the knowledge I learn from the world around me. Looking closely at the environment, I'm constantly expanding my understanding of plant species coexisting with the...” [More]