Arctic Nurseries of El Dorado by British artist Marc Quinn

In this enlarged bronze sculpture, a flower hybrid is created using elements taken from different plants. British artist Quinn assumed a distinct interest in flowers as a subject since 2000. Forms of orchids are repeatedly collaged together in his large-scale work, which link back to the artist’s interest in DNA and genetic manipulation.

Although the work is cast in heavy bronze, it is coated with a white pigment, that manages to cultivate an ethereal quality and produces a delicate and fresh effect - comparable to the look of porcelain. The flower is also representational of the nature of culture and economic affairs. It’s a representation of globalization and the potential to fly flowers in from all over the world in a day.