Gabriela Noelle

Adaptive Species Prickly Pear Family No 2

2024

43 x 34 x 34 ″

CNC Routed and laser etched acrylic

Crafted from translucent, colored acrylic, Adaptive Species: Prickly Pear Family No.2 is a harmonious blend of organic form and modern materiality. The cactus’s green segments, dotted with delicate etched details, are complemented by vibrant blossoms in pink, blue, and orange, adding a sense of blooming vitality to the otherwise stoic plant. This dynamic interaction of light and color underscores the theme of adaptability, an homage to the resilience of desert flora, which thrives in harsh conditions with quiet strength. Prickly Pear Family No.2 stands as a testament to the enduring power of life, artfully bridging the worlds of botanical wonder and contemporary design.