In a mesmerizing nod to the surrealist genius, this Dali-inspired composition beckons viewers into the captivating realm of the Anthropocene – an epoch defined by humanity’s profound geological impact on our planet. It unfolds a narrative where future geologists, millennia hence, shall unravel the tales of the epoch’s dawning.
Within this painting, the Anthropocene emerges not merely as a concept, but as an enchanting enigma, drawing us into its depths with irresistible allure. It invites us to peer beyond the veil of perception, to traverse a threshold into a realm of profound insight and transformation – one where we understand and respect ecology and our inextricable interconnectedness. Once through this portal, there is no retreat, for it is a passage of irreversible metamorphosis.
Hovering at the boundary of this threshold, mutant creatures dance in curious choreography, their forms a testament to Darwin’s notion of our intertwined existence as mutated cyborgs – an assemblage of human and non-human elements. They linger, hesitant yet intrigued, sensing the gravity of crossing into the unknown, where the boundaries between self and other blur into obscurity.

Debbie New is a multidisciplinary artist living in Dubai, currently undertaking a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree at the Open College of the Arts in London. Debbie?s works have been exhibited in Dubai, London and South Africa and are collected all over the world.

Debbie New?s environmental activist-art seeks to highlight the inextricable interconnectedness between humans and their natural environment through oil paintings, drawing and sculpture. She is particularly passionate about lesser known endangered species such as pollinators, and has drawn extensive collections of these creatures as a way of highlighting their importance to our survival. Her portraiture collection seeks to explore the place of artificial intelligence in the artistic realm.