Domesticated

The canvas presents a fractured view of a built environment. Earthy tones of ochre, terracotta, raw umber, and cream dominate the central cluster, while a heavy dark border encloses the entire scene. Horizontal ridges and stepped patterns recreate the textures of corrugated roofs and brick structures. The title comes to life through this tight, overlapping arrangement of forms. Individual homes appear compressed and bound together, which reflects the constraints of modern communal living and the taming of natural spaces. Hints of sky-blue look trapped beneath the heavy masonry to emphasise this sense of confinement.