The Order of Things | Egyptian Watercolour Canvas Print by Alexandra Adams
The Order of Things | Egyptian Watercolour Canvas Print by Alexandra Adams
Before We Forgot Collection
A bird watches from above.
A crocodile moves through the space between.
An elephant stands rooted in the waters below.
At first glance, they appear to be unrelated creatures gathered within an ancient architectural frame. Yet the longer one lingers, the more the composition reveals itself as a meditation on harmony, balance and the hidden relationships that bind existence together.
Created from an original photograph captured by Alexandra Adams, this artwork has been transformed through a delicate contemporary watercolour process, preserving the spirit of the original while inviting a quieter, more reflective encounter with its symbolism.
Part of the Before We Forgot Collection, The Order of Things reflects upon an ancient understanding that humanity was never separate from the natural world. The people who came before us observed the cycles of life, the movements of animals, the patterns of the heavens and the changing seasons, recognising that all things existed within a greater order.
Today, as we explore consciousness, question our place within the cosmos and seek to understand whether intelligence extends beyond our own experience, this artwork offers a timeless reminder:
That wisdom may begin with recognising our interconnectedness.
That mystery is not a problem to solve, but a relationship to honour.
And that perhaps the greatest illusion of modern life is believing that we stand apart from the very world that sustains us.
The Order of Things invites us to remember what ancient civilisations understood so instinctively:
That everything belongs.
Before we forgot, we knew that the universe was not made of isolated parts. It was made of relationships.
Collection
Before We Forgot
Artwork Title
The Order of Things
Artist
Alexandra Adams
Medium
Original photography reimagined through a contemporary digital watercolour process.
Printed as a premium float framed canvas using archival inks and sustainably sourced materials.
Available Sizes
- 45 × 60 cm
- 50 × 70 cm
- 60 × 90 cm
Symbolism
Bird – perspective, transcendence and awareness.
Crocodile – instinct, transformation and the unseen forces that shape life.
Elephant – memory, strength and grounded wisdom.
Together, they represent the interconnected order of existence and humanity’s place within it.
Inspiration
Inspired by ancient symbolic storytelling and humanity’s enduring search for meaning, this artwork explores the belief that all life is woven into a greater pattern beyond our immediate understanding.
Room Suggestions
Study, library, meditation room, hallway, living room, boutique hotel interior.
Audience
Collectors of spiritual art, lovers of ancient cultures, seekers, philosophers, interior design enthusiasts and those drawn to meaningful symbolism.
The Before We Forgot Story
Before We Forgot is a collection of original photographs transformed into contemporary watercolour artworks that honour the intelligence, curiosity and spiritual depth of ancient civilisations. Inspired by enduring questions of existence, consciousness and humanity’s place within the cosmos, each piece invites us to remember that perhaps the greatest wisdom lies not in certainty, but in recognising our connection to the mysteries that surround us.