Tag Archives: animals

Cat Vs. Mantis

Just a phenomenal capture by Michigan photographer Brooke Pennington. I love how brave the little mantis looks in the face of the pending kitty smack down. There’s a lesson to be learned here, surely. See it larger.

Guido Mocafico’s Magnificent Rectangular Serpents

Guido Mocaficos Magnificent Rectangular Serpents snakes animals

Generally when you encounter a photograph of a snake it’s coiled up in a circle, a clump, or perhaps dangling from a limb, twisted into a naturally organic shape. Y’know, it’s snakelike. Photographer Guido Mocafico has taken a decidedly different approach with his Serpens series (Part 1, Part 2), choosing instead to place the snakes into rectangular boxes, snapping each photo from above at a precisely balanced moment, turning chaotic figures into something distinctly geometric. From Mocafico’s selection of different species to their gorgeous coloration and almost zen-like positioning, I’ve never seen anything like these. For more serpentine photography don’t miss the work of Mark Laita who travels everywhere to photograph the world’s deadliest snakes. (via supersonic electronic)

By Christopher on April 12, 2012 • animals snakes

Snow Monkeys at the Jigokudani Monkey Park

One of my favorite recent additions to the 200 or so photographers I keep up with on Flickr is the work of Kyoto-based Kiyoshi Ookawa who has been capturing these wonderfully intimate portraits of snow monkeys. The monkeys live in a sanctuary at the Jigokudani Monkey Park which is at an elevation of 850 meters (2,788 feet) meaning that the ground is covered in snow for a third of the year. The monkeys congregate at a hot springs in the facility and if you’re lucky you might even catch them on their live webcam (no monkeys at press time).

By Christopher on March 16, 2012 • animals Japan monkeys zoos

Remarkable Animals Painted in Ink by George Boorujy

Remarkable Animals Painted in Ink by George Boorujy illustration animals

Brooklyn based artist George Boorujy creates impossibly detailed ink paintings of North American birds and other animals, often pouring numerous photographs and visiting zoos where the animals are kept before embarking on a piece.

Boorujy challenges the viewer to confront both the animal and their preconceived notions about it. Through their gaze an interaction evolves with the wild that otherwise would have to be sought out or birthed from happenstance. However fleeting our exchanges with the wild are, an impression of their presence marks our memories. There is something mystical at play; a silent exchange that either moves us towards awareness or heightens our fear of the unknown.

George’s latest solo show, Blood Memory, opens at P.P.O.W. gallery in New York on March 15. (via the very nice davidsketchbook)

By Christopher on March 13, 2012 • animals illustration

Swarms, Flocks & Herds: Installations by Kristi Malakoff

Swarms, Flocks & Herds: Installations by Kristi Malakoff multiples installation insects animals

I’m really enjoying these large-scale installations of animals and insects by Canadian visual artist Kristi Malakoff. Also check out her work with currency and flowers. And if you liked this also see the work of Eiji Watanabe. (via pulmonaire)

By Christopher on March 1, 2012 • animals insects installation multiples

Animal Sculptures Made from Shattered CDs

Animal Sculptures Made from Shattered CDs sculpture mixed media CDs animals

In his mixed media sculptures of animals and insects artist Sean Avery creates fur and feathers using meticulously layered fragments of broken CDs. Love the colors. See more over on DeviantArt. (via keep your mind wide open)

By Christopher on February 16, 2012 • animals CDs mixed media sculpture

Scrap Metal Beasts by Robert Jefferson Travis Pond

Scrap Metal Beasts by Robert Jefferson Travis Pond sculpture animals

Shortly after discovering the work of Natsumi Honda I stumbled onto the work of Robert Jefferson Travis Pond of Steel Pond Studios. Pond uses all mater of scrap metal from motorcycle parts to old gears, steel handles, and other found hardware to weld these imposing, well-armored birds, fish, and other beasts. Watch the time-lapse above to see how he works. (via curiopt)

By Christopher on February 9, 2012 • animals sculpture

Watch Part Sculptures by Natsumi Honda

Watch Part Sculptures by Natsumi Honda watches sculpture multiples animals

These two magnificent little animal sculptures titled Time to be Included were welded together using hundreds of tiny used watch parts. According to Tokyobling’s Blog the works are by Japanese sculptor Natsumi Honda from Tama Art University, but there seems to be very little additional info about the artist online. (via lustik)