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Published: 2012-06-18 01:38:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 55160; Favourites: 2974; Downloads: 0
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The classic apple tree, an iconic symbol of fertility, prosperity and in some cases - even the earliest days of man. Here in a controlled keepsafe to give it optimum conditions. But one has to wonder, is this the first tree that ever existed, synthesized by another species? Or is it humanity desperately trying to save one of the last?This is my first of three submissions to the latest exhibit for the Luminarium's latest Gaia theme. Which I also proudly made it as the featured artist for the exhibit too and got interviewed, which can be seen here [link]
Created using Cinema 4D, Vue and Photoshop. I ran into a lot of issues with this one, being my last "complex" scene done entirely on my old computer. I owe a thanks to ~Kaioshen who rendered the Vue file for me since I would have been waiting days if I left it to my old system.
Other artworks will be uploaded in the coming days. I just don't believe in dumping a bunch of work at one. Let people digest one apple before feeding them the next
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that sounds rather irritating. If you are the one whose going to contact him about it (maybe after getting approval from all the other artists you've talked to) then be my guest, at least make him give the art piece the proper title (renaming the title does sound a little offensive, do they think they're better ta naming a piece than the person who created it? 
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You appear to misunderstand my purpose. I am only doing what I can to inform the other artists whose art may be at risk. I am in the process of taking action – but only in regard to my own art. I’ve provided information so that others can act on their own.
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Over the past 24 hours, or so, I have engaged in an interesting series of discussions with other artists – some of whom immediately grasp that fact of what I have to say, and others who do not – all of which highlights what are, I suppose, philosophical differences.
I am not a relativist – I am an Objectivist, so I do not possess the … passivity … I have observed in some.
My only purpose is to inform, so others are aware. I am not here to persuade you to act in any way other than your judgment dictates.
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beautiful work, it will be released today on type1arts.tumblr.com
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this is really cool, love the colors. beautiful work
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Imagine having your own snow-globe with life inside it.
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I have a fishbowl with a Venus flytrap growing in it, which is close enough 
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A Vivarium is an area, usually enclosed, for keeping and raising animals or plants for observation or research. Often, a portion of the ecosystem for a particular species is simulated on a smaller scale, with controls for environmental conditions. ~ Wikipedia - Vivarium
I've also done some research on Hydroponics:
Hydroponic Gardening (Part 1) Growing Sinsemilla
Hydroponic Gardening (Part 2) Checking pH
Hydroponic Gardening (Part 3) Adjusting pH
Hydroponic Gardening (Part 4) Hydroponic kit's
Hope you find this helpful.
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I've seen some pretty cool hydroponic kits in local garden stores actually 
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Great work. The concept is great and leaves our mind wondering about the scale of the scene and of the builders.
I particularly like the perspective, don't know how you did it. We can see both the ground and the ceiling, which suggests something like a fish-eyed lens, but there's no visible distortion. How did you do it, if I may ask?
I also put some trees in bottles some years ago, with a completely different concept and execution (yours are so much better). Anyway, it may be interesting for you to take a look: [link]
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Thanks for the compliment 
I faved that one of yours back when you submitted it
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What an interesting concept -- in-vitro apple trees!
It's problematic to realise though -- apple trees need cross-pollination, and trees have incrediblerelationships with animals, soil organisms and surrounding plants. In the end, nature is probably the best lab environment for an apple tree
But never mind the nitpicking, it's an interesting idea, and graphically very attractive!
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That's very true. I keep forgetting that bees and other insects/birds are responsible for plants flowering and then fruiting. I'm always under the impression they just...do it themselves
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Big grinn
Things can happen by themselves, when you design it into your system. Perhaps you should watch the inspiring documentary A Farm for the Future for a quick introduction. Between 37:00 and 43:15 you see why I said that nature is more efficient (at 40:55) than technology.
Curious what you think of this... maybe it helps to inspire your beautiful art!
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Whee : D
I say we put some fluffy bunnies in there and see what happens
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Easter has passed...so any eggs they happen to...make, probably won't be any good
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Beautiful and stunning work
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Thanks for commenting and faving. Glad you like it
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Yep, this is one in a more literal sense
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I love the thought behind this "first or last", wow that gets you thinking. great work
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Your a genius. I especially like how you made the tree.
The contrast between natural and artificial is nicely done as well ^^
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Absolutely gorgeous, as always.
I wonder if I'm the only one who noticed that the watermark is actually made so that it looks like it's inscribed in frosted glass on the globe?
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I think so. I made it like that so it at least flows with the sphere of the glass
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Words can't describe how much I adore this...
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I really like this piece. It's very evocative, and in a very different way than your other Gaia pieces. The amount of detail in all of your works are amazing.
Congrats on being the featured artist for this theme - you give a fab interview!
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Thanks! Yeah it's pretty different than all the others. Required the most work too overall. Glad to hear some people read that interview too
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This might be my favourite out of all your art, although that is hard to say.. Every piece you draw is exeptional!
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It's interesting to hear which one people like the most. I think you're the first to say this one is
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Haha, I like the idea of a tree in a lab thing.. Not so much the idea that this might happen, though xD
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