The Fighter by Natural (2021)

Natural is a multimedia artist who works primarily in large-scale spray paint and often features flora and fauna as design elements. This piece depicts a Siamese fighting fish. “It resembles how I perceive people in life,” he says. “Trapped in a bowl, but continuing to fight on.”

Material: C2 Paint, Montana Gold Spray Paint

Artist IG: @naturalsnatural

This utility box was painted as part of The Avenue Concept’s Providence Utility Box program, a public art project intended to beautify our streets, enhance pedestrian wayfinding and provide opportunities for emerging local artists.

Special thanks to: AGONZA, Jess Brown, and Kendel Joseph for curating the artists and to The Rhode Island Foundation for financial support.