A girl in torn jeans sits next to a majestic polar bear - a striking, alienating image.
The background dominated by weathered concrete in shades of blue reinforces the seriousness of the image. It is a symbol of the act of man and environmental degradation. The polar bear that clearly does not belong there is proof of climate change.
THE BLUES is an exclusive artwork by db Waterman, full of symbolism, for people who care about the environment and are looking for a powerful visual story for on the wall.
The original urban artwork “THE BLUES” is a large painting made with mixed media on canvas. Using a combination of acrylic paint, ink, pastel crayon and pencil.
This work is part of the “Life Savers” series. Where children play the lead role in rescuing animals who are losing their homes due to climate change. It is surreal modern art with a contemporary story in the unique style of db Waterman.
I remembered that as a young girl I so much liked to cut images from magazines to paste them into school agendas, scrapbooks and even on my bedroom door. Add to this the fascination I always had for walls filled with old posters, flaking paint, scrappy billboards.. Read more…