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# Protein Shorts: A Flowering Theory
- URL: https://www.protein.xyz/protein-shorts-a-flowering-theory/
- Published: 2013-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2016-05-24T15:20:12.000Z
- Description: A Flowering Theory is a visual journey through one of the most influential texts in scientific literature, Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species
- Author: Protein
- Tags: Seeds, Art & Design, #protein, #Import 2024-06-11 13:25

Director: [Stefanie Posavec](http://www.itsbeenreal.co.uk/?ref=protein.xyz)

As part of [Protein](http://newsletter.prote.in/t/r-l-pyuukdd-jydjlhaky-d/?ref=protein.xyz)'s ongoing series for the late night disruptive arts strand, A Flowering Theory is a visual journey through one of the most influential texts in scientific literature, Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Created in collaboration between acclaimed designer [Stefanie Posavec](http://www.itsbeenreal.co.uk/?ref=protein.xyz) and animator [Abbie Stephens,](http://www.abbiestephens.co.uk/?ref=protein.xyz) the film explores the words of Darwin's book. Translated by the artists into botanical form and animated with paper, the film culminates in a stunning visualisation of the text.  
  
Commissioned by Protein as part of the Channel 4 [Random acts](http://randomacts.channel4.com/?ref=protein.xyz)