Art Evolution: Fantasy and Reality

Art Evolution

Fantasy and Reality

Artworks by Dr Abe V Rotor

 1. Rainbow Tree

Rainbow Tree in acrylic AV Rotor 2026

Love the rainbow, seven-color prism

     of the world and the universe

since time immemorial, revered by all

     walks of life, old and young alike.

Cathedral in the sky for the reverent,

     universal flag and symbol,

sans identity of country and gender,

     that fills the mind and heart.

And at times often, a fantasy image

     of a tree emerges on the plain,

leading to a heavenly path from here,

     in kaleidoscopic grandeur.

   

2. Myrtle* Trees in Ruins

Myrtle Trees in Ruins, mounted specimens AV Rotor 2026

Myrtle, by its very name, miracle,

medicine and remedy at home,

aborted by neglect and abandon,

blame it to man and no other.

* Locally, the most popular member of Family Myrtaceae is the guava (Psidium guajava) known for its sweet berries, and many medicinal properties.  The myrtle is panacea to the ancient Greeks ad Persians, and symbol of good health, love, good luck, and prosperity.

3. Butterflies-on-the-Wall

Butterflies-on-the-Wall, mounted swallowtail

butterflies (Papilio) - art and specimen combined.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, a fairytale;

today, it's art and specimen as one;

archived after the real ones are gone;

and man stands proud of his art.

4. Surreptitious Mycelium*

Surreptitious Mycelia, acrylic on wood AV Rotor 2026

Hideous, surreptitiously creeping,

evil in our midst unknowing;

too late to save or to recover

goodness, our worth of Being.

 * Mycelium - root-like structure of  fungus consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae found in and on soil and many other substrates.