Otto the Koala_Plastic Nature VII
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Otto, a balloon koala with steel-gray fur, clings to a branch in this 70x70cm piece. Koalas are one of the animals most threatened by deforestation and climate change, making their representation in plastic especially significant.
The koala's fur is worked with touches of gray, white, and black that create visual texture without losing the characteristic finish and volume of the metallic plastic. Based on the anatomy of a real koala, light and shadow have been worked into a balloon. The lush background of vegetation and uncovered linen frame the animal with its elongated shapes in green and earth tones.
This work has a more restrained palette than others in the series, with a predominance of grays and greens that give it a more serene atmosphere. The medium-sized square format makes it perfect for more intimate spaces.
**Technique:** Acrylic on canvas
**Dimensions:** 70x70cm
**Year:** 2022
**Series:** Plastic Nature VII
Sofía Cristina Jiménez, 2022©
