Suburban Jungle

"Suburban Jungle" is a watercolor and gouache series by Allison Harn that blends the untamed beauty of wildlife with the cultivated world of houseplants. Through small-scale works on 11x14-inch paper, each piece captures animals Harn has personally observed in nature, placed within the exotic, curated environments of houseplants. These wild creatures, typically seen in their natural habitats, are reimagined amidst the lush greenery of plants, creating a playful yet thoughtful contrast between the organic chaos of nature and the controlled serenity of the plant world. This series celebrates the natural world’s vibrancy, offering a moment of reflection on the wildness that exists just beyond our everyday surroundings.