Artsy.net analyzed their data to forecast trends in the art world for the coming year. The “return to nature” is a reflection of our current cultural values. The pandemic has forced people out of shared spaces and onto the internet; nature remains as a refuge.
Annie Lapin’s work (shown here) represents an incomplete view of nature sans human forms. It also blends different landscapes and forms, giving the viewer a sense of uncertainty and continuity that matches the feeling of life under COVID-19.
https://www.artsy.net/series/trends-watch-2021/artsy-editorial-trends-watch-2021-return-nature
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