Disturbance in the Colony 1973

Desmond Morris's "Disturbance in the Colony" (1973) depicts a surreal landscape populated by anthropomorphic figures, their limbs contorted into strange shapes. The composition suggests a colony of alien lifeforms, their delicate forms and bright colors evoking both beauty and unease. The fallen figure in the foreground, with its exposed organs, highlights the theme of fragility and the potential for disruption within this fantastical ecosystem. Morris, known for his studies of animal behavior and his interest in human nature, creates a compelling visual commentary on the complexities of social interactions and the ever-present possibility of conflict.